What it is
Mint (Mentha species) is in the Lamiaceae (Mint) family. Wildly vigorous and best grown in a pot, or it will take over the bed by underground runners.
How to grow it
It wants part sun, water it moderate to high, and give it any moist soil soil. Target a soil pH around 6.0–7.0. Space plants about Contain it! apart. Expect roughly Fast — runners. Aggressive perennial.
How it's used
Mint is used: tea, fresh, dried.
🔎 How to identify it
- Opposite toothed leaves
- Square stems, running roots
- Cooling aroma
Edibility
PartsLeaves
UsesTea, fresh, dried
CautionSpreads aggressively — contain the roots.
🌤 Before you plant: check the live 7-day garden weather to time it right for frost and heat.
Part of the free Texas Roots plant database, compiled by Jordan Polasek from his greenhouse in El Campo, Texas. Free to read and share. If it helped, the best thanks is to grow something.