Growing Peppermint & Spearmint (Mentha): Vigorous Herbs for Containment

Culture

Light: Full sun.
Soil: Average to rich, well-drained.
Container Water: When top inch dry.
Spread: Vigorous underground stems; choose location carefully or restrict to container/confined area.
Fall: Cut down stems.
Hardiness: Zones 3–7.

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