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Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F) USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer
Foliage: Herbaceous Aromatic
Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
On Apr 26, 2010, QueenB from Shepherd, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:
I only put 'neutral' on this because I have it under control (so far).
My husband planted this in our veggie garden without my knowledge or knowing that it could take over the world. It's in full sun and has gotten 3 ft. tall, lush, with virtually no pests that I can detect. I love being able to go out and pick a few tops out of it to put in a pitcher of tea.
On Apr 19, 2008, biyu_wolf from Milwaukee, WI wrote:
ive grown chocolate mint fer well this will be my 5th year with it
ive had it sence day 1 in pots an ive loved it no issues yet ive found it great to prevent weeds i really love everything about it
i have this mint from my uncles house thaty i took some cuttings of had some purple but it seems good conditions are takin it away i think this may be it
As posted above,peppermint is good for all kinds of purposes. Here is a recipe for my fellow tea lovers. Just to let you know, I never measure anything,so quantities are total guestimation.
4tbs cut up peppermint leaves
6 pieces of dried orange peel
2 cloves
4 c. boiling water
Put all herbs in tea ball pour the boiling water over it and allow to steep to desired strength
On Jan 24, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote:
Peppermint can be controlled by planting it in full shade. It barely spreads, and the essential oil is very concentrated because of its struggle to survive.
On Feb 2, 2002, mystic from Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) wrote:
Peppermint is a sterile hybrid derived from a cross between Mentha aquatica and Mentha spicata. This is a vigorous, creeping perennial that can grow from 12-36 inches tall.Like all mints can be invasive.The lavender flower spikes bloom in mid-summer. Stems are usually purple and leaves can also be purple-tinged, more so if it's suffering from a shortage of water.Peppermint leaves are used in herbal teas and salads. Peppermint tea can be used as a stimulant,a cure for flatulence and has antiseptic properties.It is used in treating indigestion,sore throats,colds,and morning sickness. Not to be given to infants in any form.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Auburn, Alabama Mackenzie, Alabama Jacumba, California Merced, California San Diego, California West Hollywood, California Federal Heights, Colorado Bellair-meadowbrook Terrace, Florida Haverhill, Florida Inverness, Florida Ocoee, Florida Rockledge, Florida Wekiva Springs, Florida Dahlonega, Georgia Dasher, Georgia Hawkinsville, Georgia Fishers, Indiana Benton, Kentucky Ewing, Kentucky Prien, Louisiana Grand Rapids, Michigan Middleville, Michigan Minneapolis, Minnesota Lanagan, Missouri Deposit, New York New York, New York Ogdensburg, New York Taylorsville, North Carolina Lancaster, Ohio Laflin, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Austin, Texas Belton, Texas Carrollton, Texas Fort Worth, Texas La Porte, Texas Round Rock, Texas Scenic Oaks, Texas Shepherd, Texas Salt Lake City, Utah Fairlawn, Virginia Midlothian, Virginia Bremerton, Washington Colville, Washington Kalama, Washington Millwood, Washington Mukwonago, Wisconsin Spooner, Wisconsin
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