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    Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel'

    Also Known As

    • Spearmint

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 6a-11

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    Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel' plant details

    Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel'

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, culinary, easy-to-grow, fragrant, medicinal, potentially invasive

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the best flavors or all spearmints. Very aromatic, great for mint juleps. Easy to grow.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel' plant

    How to Grow Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
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