- Will grow almost anywhere.
- Produces lots of flowers later in the year than many other plants
- It’s a perennial, comes back every year.
- The bees and other pollinators love it
- Butterflies love it too
- It gives pollen and nectar at a time of the year when there is not a lot else for them to eat.
- Its edible. Leaves taste like slightly mild peppermint
- Can be used instead of peppermint.
- Flowers are also edible and can be used to decorate salads, desserts etc.
- It’s a native American plant
- Grows taller than regular mint, around four feet.
- Will take semi shade, but does like full sun.
- Flowers first year from seed.
- Flowers for long period of time (usually 1-2 months)
- Don’t need to water it
- It does not spread and take over like regular mint
- Stays fairly compact, plants increase in size over time.
- Does not need much maintenance once its established. (Cut down when dies back in fall to make next year look smarter)
- Not fussy about soil type, will grow almost anywhere
- As long as the soil does not get waterlogged it will grow
- Hardy to zone 5, some reports say zone 4
- Deer don’t eat it
- Rabbits don’t eat it.
- Coyotes don’t eat it (they will decimate real peppermint)
- Will self seed but not very prolifically
- Great for back borders
- Great for areas where not a lot else grows.
- Good for meadows too
- Ideal for any garden. Plant it , leave it and enjoy the flowers.
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