Common names:
Peppermint
Mint
Eau de Cologne Mint
Poudina
Hortela-Gorda

Botanical names:
Mentha riapixe ptAccepted
Mentha isparcSynonym
Mentha ircp.sa a iauraaqvctSynonym
Mentha ysalxiimpr daSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9a
Leaves:Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Blooms on old wood
Suitable Locations:Houseplant
Uses:Erosion control
Shade Tree
Water gardens
Culinary Herb
Good as a cover crop
Useful for timber production
Suitable for miniature gardens
Dynamic Accumulator:Fe (Iron)
Mn (Manganese)
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Hummingbirds
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Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Root
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Not suitable for containers
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

Smells so good after the rain

Comments:
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