Description
Mentha x piperita
A hardy perrenial with a vigorous growth habit.
Growing tips: Grows best in a fertile moist shaded position. Keep pruned to maintain shape.
Position: Shade to semi shade
Height / spacing: 40cm, 30cm
Uses: Can be steeped to make a cup of refreshing tea.
A great addition to icecream and other desserts.
May be useful to repel aphids, moths, ants and mice. Attracts bees.
Meredith –
Great smelling and tasting mint, spreads well.