Peppermint
Mentha × piperita · Mints · Mint family
Very easy30–60cmNot pet-safeEdible
Peppermint care at a glance
Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Peppermint
Possible pests on Peppermint include Aphids, Leafhoppers and Mint moth. A possible disease is Mint rust. Peppermint is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Leafhoppers Low
- Mint moth Low
Disease
- Mint rust Medium
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Low
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Frequently asked questions about Peppermint
- Which pests affect Peppermint?
- Possible pests on Peppermint include Aphids, Leafhoppers and Mint moth.
- Which diseases affect Peppermint?
- A possible disease is Mint rust.
- Is Peppermint toxic to cats and dogs?
- Peppermint is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Peppermint need?
- Peppermint has a high water requirement.
- What light does Peppermint need?
- Peppermint prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Is Peppermint frost-hardy?
- Peppermint is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Peppermint?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.