Spearmint

Mentha spicata

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 5-9, that matures to about 1-2 ft × 1-2 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with high water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect pink and white blooms in summer. It attracts bees, butterflies and pollinators, stands up well to deer, heat and humidity.

USDA zones

5-9

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

High

Mature size

1-2 ft × 1-2 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry, Occasionally-wet

Bloom color

Pink, White

Bloom season

Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators

Tough against

Deer, Heat, Humidity, Pests, Rabbits, Wet soil

Native to

Europe to China