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Peppermint

How to identify Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Peppermint

Peppermint is characterized by its vibrant green, crinkled leaves that emit a strong scent upon being crushed. This trailing plant flourishes in full to partial sunlight and thrives in moist soil conditions or at the water’s edge. It bears tiny, pale lavender flowers grouped tightly in upright spikes that extend above the leafy vegetation. It can be pruned often to promote a bushier growth habit and is capable of withstanding cold temperatures down to less than 14°F (-10°C). Peppermint is well-suited for container cultivation as well.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous

Quickly Identify Peppermint

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Vibrant green, crinkled leaves emit strong scent when crushed.

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Pale lavender flowers in upright spikes above leafy vegetation.

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Thrives in moist soil or water's edge, ideal for container cultivation.

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Cold-hardy down to less than 14°F ( -10°C).

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Prune to promote bushier growth habit.

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Detailed Traits of Peppermint

Leaf Features

Leaf Shape

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Key Facts About Peppermint

Attributes of Peppermint
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
50 cm to 1 m
Spread
1 m to 1.5 m
Leaf Color
Red
Green
Flower Size
4 mm to 5 mm
Flower Color
White
Purple
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Scientific Classification of Peppermint

Family
Mint
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Genus
Mints
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Species
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
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Distribution Map of Peppermint

Peppermint, a widely cultivated species, is naturally found in Europe and the Middle East. It has been introduced to a range of environments in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, South America, and North America. Its ability to adapt has allowed it to thrive across various continents, and it is commonly cultivated in regions outside its native range for its aromatic properties.
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