Mint

Scientific Name: Mentha spp. (Various species, such as Mentha × piperita for Peppermint and Mentha spicata for Spearmint)

Common Name: Mint

Exposure: Partial shade to full sun

Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Use: Culinary herb, aromatic leaves for teas, beverages, and cooking

Plant Habit: Rhizomatous, spreading perennial

Companion Plants: Cabbage, tomatoes, and chamomile

Harvest: Harvest leaves regularly; flavor is most intense before flowering