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Sign up freeMentha × piperita
herb
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Pest controlVigorous perennial in the mint family. Spreads aggressively by runners — contain in a pot or bury a barrier. Tolerates partial shade. Cut back hard mid-season to encourage fresh growth.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Parasitic wasps that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Caterpillars, Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, Stink bugs, Leaf miners on neighbouring plants.
Well-draining loam or sandy soil with moderate fertility. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Tolerates poor soil but thrives with organic matter.
Menta
herbA fellow Lamiaceae — similar growing habits to Peppermint
