Mint 'Kentucky Colonel'
Mint 'Kentucky Colonel'/Mentha spicata (Perennial)
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
A very large, crinkled leaf with spearmint flavor and scent. Popularly used in Mojitos and Mint Juleps. Easy to grow. Pale pink blooms in summer.
Height
18-24 in
Spread
16-18 in
Bloom Time
spring and summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
This culinary herb attracts the butterflies! Can be a fast grower, give it plenty of room to grow!
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Thyme, Lemon (Perennial) (Thymus citriodorus), Lemon Verbena/Aloysia triphylla (Tender Perennial) (Lemon Verbena ), Lemon Grass/Cymbopogon citratus (Annual) (Lemon Grass )Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Crafts |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Culinary |
| • | Containers |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Rich |
| • | Well-drained |
| • | Moist |
