Mentha spicata
Mentha spicata
Spearmint
Dark green foliage has a fresh spearmint fragrance & flavor for culinary and use in teas. Purple-hued flowers in summer. Excellent dried or fresh.  (Herb)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 2' tall x 2' wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -40° to -30°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsCulinary Uses Culinary Uses
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantFragrant Fragrant
Good for Tea Good for TeaMay Naturalize May Naturalize
Medicinal Uses Medicinal UsesTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil