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.
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
Attributes & Uses
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Crafts |
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Ground Cover |
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Dried Flowers |
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Culinary |
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Containers |
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Fragrant |
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Cut Flowers |
Exposure
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Full Sun |
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Partial Shade |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Soil Moisture Preference
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Rich |
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Well-drained |
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Moist |