Spearmint
Mentha spicata · Family Lamiaceae
Also known as: mint, garden mint, common mint
- Light
- Bright indirect to full sun
- Watering
- Every 2 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
Its own pot on a windowsill or patio, as it spreads vigorously.
Light
Bright light to full sun. Copes with a little shade.
Watering
Keep the compost moist at all times; it's a thirsty herb.
About the plant
Spearmint has a refreshing scent and is used in teas, juices and dishes. It grows fast and spreads by roots that run under the soil. Picking it often makes the plant bushier.
Origin
Native to Europe and Asia, where it grows in damp places such as stream banks.
What it likes
- Sun or lots of light
- Compost that is always moist
- A pot of its own
What it dislikes
- Dry compost
- Sharing a pot with other herbs
- Shade
Did you know?
Its roots are so invasive that it tends to take over the space of other plants in the same pot.
