Spearmint

Mentha spicata, Lamiaceae

Zones

3a–9b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

ModerateHigh

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sweet BasilOcimum basilicum

Pest Deterrent

WatercressNasturtium officinale

Pest Deterrent

MeadowsweetFilipendula ulmaria

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

European BeechFagus sylvatica

Shade Provision

CornZea mays

Pest Deterrent

LoganberryRubus loganobaccus

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Curly ParsleyPetroselinum crispum

Spearmint spreads aggressively through runners and can overwhelm parsley through competitive exclusion

Lemon BalmMelissa officinalis

Spearmint aggressive spreading can overwhelm lemon balm through competitive root expansion

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Spearmint grow in?

Spearmint grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Spearmint?

Good companions for Spearmint include Sweet Basil, Watercress, Meadowsweet, European Beech, Corn.

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