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Variegated Peppermint, Black Mint 'Variegata'

Menthax piperita

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Family

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

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Genus

Mentha (MEN-thuh)

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Species

x piperita (pip-er-EE-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Good Fall Color

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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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Middleville, MI | July 2004 | positive

My daughter, and I have a tea garden, one plant is var. peppermint strong peppermint smell but you must pinch out the green leaves, nice...Read More

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