Pink Candypops Mint 'Pink Candypops Mint'

Mentha

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Mentha (MEN-thuh)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Danger
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Fruit Size
Pink
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Herbs
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Color Pattern
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Heat (Pungency)
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Disease Resistance
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Size/Type
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Propagation
Pollination
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Rootstock Vigor
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Parlier, California

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

Here is what Richter's has to say about this mint:
"We don’t normally think of mints as ornamentals but breeder Jim Westerfield ...Read More

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