Mint, Berries & Cream™ Peppermint
SKU #'s
- 1005632
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Berries & Cream Peppermint is an upright culinary perennial with textured dark green foliage that have a mild fruity taste and scent. Tight clusters of small mauve flowers bloom through summer into fall. Does well in sun or shade, and well-drained soils. Younger leaves have a stronger flavor, and it dries and freezes well/
NOTE: Mints are highly aggressive spreaders- keep in a contained area.
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Type: |
Perennial, Herb |
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Height: |
1’ - 2’ |
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Spread: |
1' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Tolerant of most soils, except wet ones. Spreads aggressively- plant in contained area. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Medicine Garden, Kitchen Garden, Mass Plantings, Butterfly Gardens, Cottage Gardens, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Eggplant, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes - but in containers!
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Mentha x Berries & Cream™
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
