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| Identification |
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Genus
Mentha
Species
x piperita
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
peppermint
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11719
Data source
HtZn p141;MedPl p112
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Despite its invasive tendency, this plant is still worthwhile to have. Mentha x piperita can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Peppermint needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It usually does best in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Invasive
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
carminative
antispasmodic
diaphoretic
cholagogue
antiseptic
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
Medicinal notes
It is quite flavorful. Mentha x piperita is most often used as seasoning. Peppermint has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a carminative, as an antispasmodic, as a diaphoretic and as a cholagogue. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. The aerial parts and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
aromatic leaves
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Seasoning
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
quite flavorful
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Mentha x piperita is a perennial. Leaves: Peppermint has pointed oval leaves with purple-green undersides. Flowers: This plant has flowers in spikes. August is the usual month for flowering. The blossoms are most often a violet color.
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