Mentha spicata 'Blackcurrant' - Spear Mint
Botanical name : Mentha spicata 'Blackcurrant'
Common name : Spear Mint, English Mint, Green Mint, Mint
Colour : Light-violet
Flowering time : July - August
Full grown height : ± 40 cm
Light requirement : Sun, Partial shade
Moisture requirement : Normal
Winter hardiness : Till -23°C (USDA Zone 6)
Spacing : ± 35 cm (± 8 per m²)
Details : Kitchen herb, Insect friendly, Ground Cover Plant
Pot size : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 Liter
Delivery time : 4 - 9 working days
Special notes : -
General information about Mint (Mentha):
Mint (Mentha) is a long living herb with fresh smelling leaves. There are also varieties available with variegated foliage or ones with specific scents. All varieties of Mint are suitable for brewing Mint (Mentha) thee. Mint can become invasive so either plant in a pot or install a root barrier. Mint likes fresh, fertile soil, so it is good to add some fresh compost every spring.
Spear Mint - Mentha spicata 'Blackcurrant'