Height: 1-2' tall
Light: Part shade; full sun ok
Soil: Moist
Bloom: Pink or lavender, mid-summer
Landscape: Aggressive; best potted or planted in an open area
Fun fact: "The genus name Mentha comes from Mintho, mistress of Pluto, ruler of Hades. His jealous queen, Proserpine, upon learning of Mintho, trampled her, transforming her into a lowly plant forever to be walked upon. Pluto made this horrible fate more tolerable by willing that the more the plant was trampled, the sweeter it would smell" -- Wildflower.org
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Wild Mint
Pollinator value: Very High. Butterflies, moths, native bees, beetles, etc. Flying things all over mint. Good for attracting pollinators to a vegetable garden.
Tiny blue or lavender bell-shaped flowers grow along the stem. An aromatic plant with crushed, minty leaves often used in beverages and as a sorbet garnish.