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Mint The Best

Mentha Gattefossei

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Overview

Mint 'The Best' (Mentha gattefossei) is a refreshing, aromatic perennial with vibrant green foliage. Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers partial to full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Typically reaching 12-18 inches tall, it spreads 18-24 inches, making it ideal for ground cover or container gardens. Its quick growth can be invasive; consider containment. The plant blooms petite lavender flowers in summer, attracting pollinators to the garden.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–11Type Herb
Mint The Best (Mentha Gattefossei) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers partial to full sun and moist, well-draining soil
Mint The Best (Mentha Gattefossei) — Typically reaching 12-18 inches tallMint The Best (Mentha Gattefossei) — Mint 'The Best' (Mentha gattefossei) is a refreshing, aromatic perennial with vibrant green foliage

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb
Family
Lamiaceae

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Mint The Best (Mentha Gattefossei) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers partial to full sun and moist, well-draining soil
Mint The Best (Mentha Gattefossei) — Typically reaching 12-18 inches tall
Mint The Best (Mentha Gattefossei) — Mint 'The Best' (Mentha gattefossei) is a refreshing, aromatic perennial with vibrant green foliage

Photograph: André Karwath aka Aka, CC BY-SA 2.5 · source

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