Peppermint
Peppermint
Mentha × piperita
herb☀️ part-sun🪴 moist loam📏 medium🌡️ RHS H6–H7
📋Quick Facts
Height
0.6-0.9m
Spread
0.6-0.9m
Water
💧💧 Average watering
Hardiness
Zone 5
About
Highly aromatic mint used for teas and desserts; spreads freely.
Top tip
Peppermint loves damp soil and partial shade; grow in containers if you want to stop it taking over.
Also known as: Menthe poivrée, Mentha × piperita, Pfefferminze, Menta piperita, Mięta pieprzowa, Peppermint, Hortelã-pimenta, Pepermunt
Pest Resilience
5/5 — Highly resilient
Intensely aromatic; virtually pest-free and spreads vigorously.
Visual Characteristics
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Spring to autumn / fall
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Mojitos, mint sauce, tabbouleh, chocolate desserts, herbal tea, iced drinks
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How to Propagate
🔪Division
Easy✂️Cutting
Moderate🌱Runner
ModerateHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H6–H7
USDA 5 equivalent