Mint - Peppermint

Pollination: Open Pollinated

Flavor: Spicy sweet mint

Plant Size: 12-36 inches

Grown as: Perennial

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Water: Regular

Leaves are used in tea, salads and desserts. Mint is fast-growing and aggressive - planted in the ground, it seems well-behaved the first year, abundant the second year, and by year three it's taken over the area. Spreads via underground runners and self-layering -- keep it contained in a pot on a hard surface, and trim cascading stems to prevent escape.