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Family: Lamiaceae
(lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Mentha (MEN-thuh) Species: x villosa
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Category HerbsPerennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage Grown for foliageHerbaceous Foliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness 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) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionBloom Color UnknownBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time UnknownOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom herbaceous stem cuttings Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsN/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |