Spearmint Herb (Mentha spicata)

Spearmint marries well with lamb, and minted apple jelly and lamb are a classic twosome. Spearmint is also known as mint, brown mint, garden mint, lamb mint, mackerel mint, Our Lady's mint, and sage of Bethlehem. To place an order, click the buy button. The spike of purplish flowers is produced in the summer. The Spearmint, 'Mentha spicata', is the classic mint. The plant is easy to grow if wet soil is provided. Cut back to the ground at least twice/summer. Spearmint is used in teas, flavored teas, sauces, jellies, and vinegars; leaves in fruit salad, and in peas, plus many more. * $9.95