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Kentucky Colonel Spearmint -

(Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel')

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Other Common Names: Spearmint
Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Mentha Species: spicata Cultivar: 'Kentucky Colonel'

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Plant Type: Groundcover, Herb, Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Average

Level of Care: Average

Growth Rates: Fast

Flower Color: White, Lavender, Pink

Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Average Width: 1' to 2'

Fragrances: Fragrant Foliage

Season of Color: Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Heat, Insect, Mildew

Landscape Uses: Annual Flower Bed, Border / Edger, Containers / Planters, Garden Pond, Groundcover, Hanging Baskets, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups, Under Shade Tree, Woodland Border

Growth Habits: Low-Growing, Trailing / Spreading, Upright

Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage, Perennial

Culinary Usages: Candies, Desserts, Drinks / Teas / Juices, Garnish, Jellies / Preserves, Salads / Sandwiches

Soil pH: 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5

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