Botanical profile

Peppermint

Latin name
Mentha × piperita
Common name
Menthol mint
Type
Perennial herb
Family
Lamiaceae

Menthol mint is a perennial aromatic plant highly prized for its powerfully fresh and intensely mentholated foliage. More pronounced than several other mints, it is ideal for infusions, iced teas, lemonades, cocktails, desserts, fruit salads, fresh sauces, and summer recipes. Its lively and refreshing aroma makes it an essential herb for gourmet gardens, edible containers, window boxes, and patio pots.

Easy to grow, menthol mint prefers a location in soft sun or partial shade, in fertile, fresh, well-drained soil. It appreciates regular watering to produce tender, flavorful, and fragrant foliage. Like most mints, it can spread quickly in the ground, so it is recommended to grow it in pots or in a delimited space to better control its growth. Frequent pruning promotes a denser, more productive, and easier-to-harvest plant.

Very versatile, menthol mint is perfect for adding intense freshness to drinks, herbal teas, and homemade preparations. Its leaves can be used fresh or dried, as needed, and bring a clean and invigorating aromatic note. It is an excellent plant for gardeners looking for a robust, fragrant, and easy-to-care-for herb, capable of enriching an aromatic garden with a classic and very refreshing menthol flavor.

Care guide

Care level
Easy

Choosing this plant

Main benefit
Very aromatic foliage with an intense minty taste
Container, vegetable garden, herbs, herbal tea, desserts, cold drinks
Container growing
Recommended for container growing to control its spread
Seasonal care
Prune regularly to maintain a compact habit; grow in containers to control rhizomes; cut back in spring
Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular; keep the soil moist without overwatering
Humidity
Medium to high humidity; prefers cool soil
Fertilization
Light compost in spring; moderate fertilization in pots
Soil type
Fertile, cool, humus-rich, and well-drained soil
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Propagation method
Division, cuttings or stolons
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pale mauve to pink
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Sprawling, bushy, rhizomatous habit
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
45 to 75 cm (18 to 30 inches)
Width
45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)
Growth rate
Rapid growth
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Lemon balm, chives, parsley, marigolds
Spacing
45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)
Harvest period
Leaves from spring to autumn
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Repellent
Helps repel certain pests

Repellent

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.