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Mentha spicata

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Strong fragrant kitchen herb; forms runners. This plant grows to about 30 cm. The flower colour is light violet. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is July - September.

Date taken : 29.06.2013

Family : Lamiaceae

© first picture : Gabor Ajtay

© picture 2 : Gabor Ajtay

© picture 3 : Gabor Ajtay

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : spreading
height approx : between 20 and 30 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
quantity per m2 : 9
flower colour : lilac
leaf colour : green
edibility : the leaves are edible
scent : leaves scented strongly
flowering period : july - september
hardiness : completely hardy