The Spearmint is a shrubby and culinary herb with medicinal properties for edges, herbs gardens and low hedges. The leaves and the essential oil extracted are used to flavour chewing-gums, sweets, meat, sauces, salads and drinks. It is used also used to prepare teas. It is antispasmodic, antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and stimulating.
Evergreen aromatic plant of about 30 cm with a sweet and smooth perfume. The flowers are very narrow, white or lilac spikes. Hairy spear-shaped leaves.
Needs fresh soils and grows on humid areas. Invasive palnt. In a garden we recommend to sow it in pots.
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Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Flower colour | White |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Foliage color | Green |
Fragrant | Foliage |
Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Cosmetic, Culinary, Edges, Groundcover, Herbs garden, Medicinal, Pest-repelling Plants, Spices, Wild garden |
Soil - Moisture | Moist |
Soil - Ph | Neutral |
Soil - Type | Potting mix |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Regular |