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Candy Lime Mint 'Candy Lime Mint'

Mentha

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Mentha (MEN-thuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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(Taylor) Plano, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2007 | positive

Here is what Richter's has to say about this mint:
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