Mint 'Kentucky Colonel' Spearmint

Scientific Name: Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel'

Common Name: Kentucky Colonel Spearmint

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Height: Up to 60 cm (24 inches)

Width: Approximately 45–50 cm (18–20 inches)

Spacing: 45–50 cm (18–20 inches)

Attracts: Birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Flavour: Sweet, refreshing mint flavor

Use: Ideal for culinary dishes, herbal teas, and traditional mint juleps

Plant Habit: Mounded, vigorous growth

Harvest: Leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season; best used fresh

Companion Plants: Cabbage, tomatoes, and peas

General Information: Kentucky Colonel Spearmint (Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel') is a robust-growing spearmint cultivar prized for its large, aromatic leaves and sweet/spicy flavor. It typically grows up to 60 cm (24 inches) tall and spreads by rhizomes, making it an attractive ground cover. This variety thrives in rich, moist soils under full sun to partial shade conditions. The leaves are commonly used to flavor teas, salads, and as garnishes, with a notable use in traditional mint juleps. Due to its vigorous growth habit, it's advisable to plant this mint in containers or use soil barriers to restrain its spread in garden beds.