Fresh and Fragrant Peppermint Plant - Mentha | piperita for Sale
- Common name:
- Peppermint, Mint
- Category:
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Spice plants & edible Herbs, Groundcovers
- Family:
- Labiatae or Tulsi family
- Light:
- Sun growing, Semi shade
- Water:
- Normal, Can tolerate more
- Primarily grown for:
- Foliage
- Flowering season:
- Flowers are inconspicuous
- Foliage color:
- Green
- Plant Height or length:
- Less than 50 cms
- Plant Spread or Width:
- 50 cms to 100 cms
- Plant Form:
- Low spreading
- Special Character:
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- Fragrant flowers or leaves
- Good for Edges ie very small hedge or border
- Insect or mosquito repellent
- Hanging or weeping growth habit
- Generally available in India in quantities of:
- Less than a hundred
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Plant Description:
- - They very popular mint candies are made from the essence of this plant.
- It is also used to flavour tea.
- Can be grown in pots and used as a ground cover.
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Growing tips:
- - Is an easy to grow plant.
- Plant in a rich mix preferably in pots.
- If used as a ground cover - make sure that the drainage is excellent.
- Plants may require an occasional trim.
