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Plant specific values:
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Spearmint (Mentha spicata) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Spearmint

(Mentha spicata)

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

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Climate Requirements for Fort Smith, Arkansas

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 1" - 269" 48" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 52°F - 110°F 94°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. -19°F - 74°F 27°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Mentha spicata, commonly known as Spearmint, is a perennial herb that is deciduous in colder climates and evergreen in milder ones. It is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia, often found in moist habitats such as stream banks and meadows. Spearmint typically grows to a height and width of 1-2 feet, forming clumps of erect, square stems with bright green, lance-shaped leaves. From July to September, it produces small flowers in whorls around the stem, which can be pink, white, or lilac in color. The flowers are modest in size but can be quite attractive to pollinators such as bees.

Spearmint is valued for its aromatic leaves, which are used fresh or dried in culinary dishes, beverages, and herbal teas. The essential oil, oil of spearmint, is widely used for flavoring and in aromatherapy. In gardens, it can serve as an attractive ground cover or edging plant, and it’s also suitable for container gardening. Spearmint prefers full sun to part shade, consistent moisture, and well-drained soil. It can be aggressive, spreading via rhizomes, so it may need to be contained or managed to prevent unwanted spread. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to rust, leaf spot, and mint wilt.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1-2 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium, High
  • Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant

Natural Habitat

Native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia, often found in moist habitats such as stream banks and meadows

Other Names

Common Names: Garden Mint, Common Mint, Lamb Mint, Mackerel Mint, Bush Mint, Grøn Mynte, Ähren-Minze, Krauseminze, Grüne Minze, Yerbabuena

Scientific Names: Mentha spicata, Mentha crispata, Mentha sylvestris subsp. viridis, Mentha viridis var. angustifolia, Mentha longifolia subsp. viridis, Mentha rubicunda

GBIF Accepted Name: Mentha spicata L.