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Milder and sweeter than peppermint; preferred for culinary use. Spreads aggressively via runners — contain in pots. Propagate by division for best results.
Mentha × piperita
herb
A fellow Lamiaceae — similar growing habits to Spearmint
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant Belgian EndiveGreat, CarrotGreat and Catalogna ChicoryGreat nearby.Spearmint is usually grown from division rather than seed. Lift an established clump and split it into sections, each with roots and a growing point, then replant.
Water: Medium · Height: 60 cm · Soil: Moist, rich — tolerates most soils
Aleyrodidae
A puff of white when you brush the leaf, and stickiness underneath.
These three thrive alongside Spearmint — and alongside each other.
