Peppermint
Mentha x piperita vulgaris
This is the true sweet candymint! Makes a great refreshing tea and excellent in desserts and other dishes. True sweet peppermint is not available from seed. Peppermint does best in a rich, moist soil and full sun but can tolerate part shade. Space 3’ apart. Will spread through your garden by runners, so you might want to limit it by growing it in a bottomless bucket sunk into the garden. Height and width approx 2’-3’. Hardy to zone 3.
