| Common Names |
Spearmint, Garden Mint, Common Mint |
| Family |
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) |
| Origin |
Europe, Asia, now naturalized worldwide |
| Plant Type |
Aromatic Culinary and Medicinal Herb |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Food Forest Layer |
Groundcover / Herb Layer |
| Mature Size |
12–24 in tall and spreading |
| Light |
Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Moderate to High; prefers moist soil |
| Harvest Season |
Spring through Fall |
| Time to Harvest |
30–45 days from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Very Fast |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 4–11 |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Cuttings, Runners |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Perennial in mild climates; frost-sensitive above Zone 8 |
