Mentha spicata ’Kentucky Colonel - Kentucky Colonel Spearmint

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Mentha spicata ’Kentucky Colonel is a vibrant addition to our Herbs & Vegetables collection, celebrated for its crisp, verdant foliage and refreshing aroma. Known affectionately as Kentucky Colonel Spearmint, this perennial herb exhibits a grand display of tightly clustered, lance-shaped leaves, skillfully growing to an impressive height of 1-2 feet. Displaying its ardent adaptability, it remains undeterred by varying degrees of sunlight and kindly requests moist, well-drained soil to truly flourish. Bursting into life during the warm summer months, it presents charming clusters of small, light purple flowers—adding to both its aesthetic appeal and charm. Remarkably, this variety is also heralded for its high mint oil content, infusing any environment with a bold, distinctive, and invigorating scent. Finally, the leaves of Kentucky Colonel Spearmint serve a delightful purpose beyond their sensory allure, finding their way into a variety of culinary exploits from refreshing teas to classic mojitos. Elevate your landscape design and taste buds with the robust experience that is Kentucky Colonel Spearmint.