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Mint - Peppermint
Mntha x Piperita
15 - 18" (38 - 46 cm)
10 - 12" (25 - 30 cm)
3-7
Perennial
Full Sun
Keep Well Watered
Fertile, Well Drained Soil
Peppermint is a popular aromatic herb esteemed for its refreshing menthol flavor and numerous uses in culinary, medicinal, and aromatic applications. A natural hybrid of watermint and spearmint, peppermint is recognized for its invigorating scent and cooling taste.
This herb boasts dark green, serrated leaves that emit a potent, cooling aroma when crushed or bruised. Its signature flavor profile features a strong, refreshing menthol taste, delivering a cooling sensation to the palate.
Culinarily, peppermint is a versatile herb used in various dishes and beverages. Its aromatic leaves are frequently infused into teas, used to flavor desserts, chocolates, and sauces, and employed as a garnish. Peppermint's distinctive flavor makes it a staple ingredient in candies, gums, and herbal blends.