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Mint
Mentha x piperita
This weekherb
Aromatic perennial herb with spreading habit. Used in teas, cooking, and aromatherapy.
In Zone 7b, right now
Not yet — plant around this week
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Edible?
Yes — herb — leaves & stems
Small space?
Yes, in a pot
Sun
Part shade (2–4 hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial
Ways to plant it
Spring planting
Plant
Closed
Mid March – Mid May
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
Fall planting
Plant
Mid September
Mid September – Late October
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
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