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Mint 'Candymint'

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

Height

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Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Danger

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)

Hardiness

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Foliage

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Class

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Class

Bloom Color

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Fruit Size

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Fruit Colors

Mid Summer

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

From herbaceous stem cuttings

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Herbs

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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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

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

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Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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winging

Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6a) | August 2006 | positive

This is a variation of peppermint with a sweeter flavor and scent. As with all mints, vigorous to invasive growth can be contained by pla...Read More

Gindee77

Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2005 | neutral

I love this mint in iced tea. Growing it in the ground was a mistake though, it is very invasive and a constant battle to keep it in che...Read More

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