• Perennial
• Aromatic, spicy plant
• Blooms: July–September.
Spearmint is one of the oldest types of mint cultivated in Europe, valued for its milder aroma and refreshing taste. It has long been used in food, beverages, and folk medicine.
In monastery gardens, spearmint was grown in herb beds along with other aromatic plants.
In rural homesteads, they often grew near gardens or along paths, where they were easily accessible for daily use.
In towns, spearmint was used in home gardens and aromatic plant beds.
Today, spearmint is widely used both in cooking and in ornamental landscaping.
