Height:  45cm x 45cm
Flowering Period: June - August
Aspect: Full sun or part shade
Soil Type: Well drained but reasonable soil.
Common Name: Spearmint or Garden Mint
Hardiness: Hardy
Annual, Biennial or Perennial: Perennial
 
Culinary Uses.
Makes excellent Mint Tea.
Crystallize as sweet for decoration.
Great accompaniment to lamb and potato dishes.
 
Medicinal Uses.
The leaves can be used to treat chapped hands
The leaf oil can be used to ease heavy colds.
Crush leaves in oil then use to massage affected areas for migraines, facial neuralgia, rheumatic and muscular aches. Particularly useful in Winter!
 
Other Uses.
Can be grown near roses to deter aphids.
Scattered leaves can deter mice.
Can be used in pot pourri.
 
Low-growing, spreading perennial mint with bright green foliage.  They produce a lovely, strong mint scent when crushed.  Clusters of mall lilac flowers which are very attractive to pollinators. As with most mints it is best restricted in a bottomless pot in the garden.
 
 
Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them.  No liability is accepted for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise.  If in doubt always consult a medical practitioner before using them.