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    Mentha x piperita 'Blue Balsam'

    Also Known As

    • Peppermint

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 6a-11

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    Mentha x piperita 'Blue Balsam' plant details

    Mentha x piperita 'Blue Balsam' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mentha x piperita 'Blue Balsam'

    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, spreading

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mentha x piperita 'Blue Balsam'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rapid growing spreading perennial herb, used to flavor teas and chocolate..likes sun..

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Mentha x piperita 'Blue Balsam' plant

    How to Grow Mentha x piperita 'Blue Balsam'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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