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Description
Kentucky Colonel Spearmint is an upright perennial with aromatic dark green leaves grown for culinary purposes or as groundcover. Short terminal flower spikes of tiny pink to white flowers bloom in summer. Grows best in full sun and rich moist well drained soils. Kentucky Colonel has improved foliage.
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Type: |
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink/White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Can be an aggressive spreader, plant in contained area.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tomato, Eggplant, Oregano
Image: Photo By Quinn Dombrowski, Kentucky Colonel Spearmint
