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Lamiaceae
Peppermint Flower
Mentha x piperita
Refreshment, hospitality, and mental clarity.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Mentha
- Native to
- Europe (hybrid origin)
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 30–90 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- rich, moist
- Water
- moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 3–11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Peppermint is a natural hybrid between watermint and spearmint — it was first described in England in 1753.
- Menthol, its signature compound, triggers cold-sensitive receptors on the skin, creating the sensation of coolness without actual temperature change.
- The US state of Oregon produces about 70 percent of the world's peppermint oil.
- Peppermint is sterile and cannot produce viable seeds — it spreads entirely by runners and cuttings.
- Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all used mint medicinally, and it was found in Egyptian tombs dating to 1000 BCE.
Color meanings
Purple
refreshing warmth
Pink
welcoming hospitality