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Zesty Orange^™ Mint Mentha x piperita

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Zesty Orange™ - Mint - Mentha x piperita

Exposure

Part Sun to Sun

Flower Season

Summer

Mature Size

Height: 12" - 2'

Spread: 20" - 2'

Height: 30cm - 61cm

Spread: 51cm - 61cm

12 - 24 Inches
10 - 14 Inches
20 - 24 Inches
30cm - 61cm
25cm - 36cm
51cm - 61cm

Features

Aromatic foliage has a peppermint flavor with a hint of citrus. These mint plant leaves are excellent for flavoring in teas or used in fresh fruit desserts or salads. Mix with chocolate mint for an exhilarating tea.

Fragrant Foliage

Fall Interest

Heat Tolerant

Deadheading Not Necessary

Attracts:
Bees

Characteristics

Days to Fruit:
60

Plant Type:
Perennial

Height Category:
Medium

Garden Height:
12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cm

Spacing:
10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cm

Spread:
20 - 24 Inches 51cm - 61cm

Flower Colors:
Pink

Flower Shade:
Rose-mauve

Foliage Colors:
Green

Foliage Shade:
green

Habit:
Mounded

Container Role:
Filler

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Part Sun to Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category:
Easy

Hardiness Zones:
5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Water Category:
Average

Soil Fertility Requirement:
Average Soil

Uses:
Container

Uses:
Edible Herb

Uses:
Good for Preserving

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