Lavender Mint
Mentha x piperita 'Lavender Mint'
Attractive herbaceous perennial valued for use as a culinary herb or a groundcover. Handsome gray-green leaves with purple undersides are distinctly lavender-scented. Excellent for use in cooking, tea and potpourris. Showy, fragrant flowers.
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special feature: | Edible |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Lilac flowers in summer. |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 6440 |
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Attractive herbaceous perennial valued for use as a culinary herb or a groundcover. Handsome gray-green leaves with purple undersides are distinctly lavender-scented. Excellent for use in cooking, tea and potpourris. Showy, fragrant flowers.
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special feature: | Edible |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Lilac flowers in summer. |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 6440 |
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