Herb - Mint Kentucky Colonel

DESCRIPTION: NEW 2024 An especially tasty spearmint used to mint juleps and mojitos.  Can also be added to tea, jellies and other culinary purposes.  Large leaves on a robust plant, easy to grow.  Bears lilac blooms.

BOTANICAL NAME: Mentha spicata'
OTHER NAMES: Cuban Mint
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 12 to 18"
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 18"
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade
FLOWER COLOUR: Insignificant
FLOWERING TIME: N/A
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Green
COLD HARDINESS: Annual
WATER NEEDS: Average
OTHER FEATURES: Edible