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Common Mint, Corn Mint, Field Mint 'Himalaya'

Menthaarvensis

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Family

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

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Genus

Mentha (MEN-thuh)

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Species

arvensis (ar-VEN-sis)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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