Peppermint

Mentha x piperita, Lamiaceae

Zones

3a–8b

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

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Thai BasilOcimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Tree TomatoSolanum betaceum

Pest Deterrent

RadicchioCichorium intybus Radicchio

Pest Deterrent

NaranjillaSolanum quitoense

Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Sweet BasilOcimum basilicum

Mint spreads aggressively, smothering basil

Curly ParsleyPetroselinum crispum

Mint aggressively spreads and outcompetes parsley

Apple MintMentha suaveolens

Different mint species can hybridize and compete aggressively for root space, losing distinct characteristics

Stinging NettleUrtica dioica

Stinging nettle's aggressive root system and chemical compounds can suppress mint establishment

YellowrootXanthorhiza simplicissima

Yellowroot contains berberine and other alkaloids that can suppress mint family plants

Uses

Functions

FoodMedicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Peppermint grow in?

Peppermint grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 8b.

What are good companion plants for Peppermint?

Good companions for Peppermint include Thai Basil, Tree Tomato, Radicchio, Naranjilla.

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