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Peppermint. Peppermint (Mentha piperita) produces blossoms from the middle of summer until fall. The purple flowers of M. piperita are about ¼ inch long and… Read More »Do Peppermint Plants Bloom?

Indoor mint prefers fairly moist soil. In between thorough waterings allow the top inch (2.5 cm.) or so to become dry and then water again.… Read More »How Do You Care For A Peppermint Plant Indoors?

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9 outdoors, but you can easily grow it indoors too, as long as you… Read More »Is Peppermint An Indoor Or Outdoor Plant?

Mint. Mint is yet another fragrant herb that has pest-fighting properties. Menthol, the active insect-fighting ingredient in mint and peppermint oil, has biocidal properties that… Read More »Does Peppermint Plant Repel Mosquitoes?

Mint Leaves They have less menthol in them, which means they may not yield as strong a flavor as peppermint extract, but gives a very… Read More »Can I Use Mint Instead Of Peppermint?

Mint Attracts Beneficial Insects (& Repels the Bad Ones) The smell of the mint plant will also repel houseflies, cabbage moths, ants, aphids, squash bugs,… Read More »What Is Peppermint Good For In The Garden?

Peppermint is used to add flavor or fragrance to foods, cosmetics, soaps, toothpaste, mouthwashes, and other products, and it may have some medicinal uses. A… Read More »What Can I Use Peppermint Plant For?