Sterile hybrid mint with very high menthol content. Primary use is medicinal and as flavouring rather than culinary.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 3–11 | −40 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 3–9 | −34 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–7 | −15 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Sterile — must propagate by division or cuttings
- Spreads as aggressively as spearmint; same containment advice
- Always consult a qualified medical or herbal practitioner before medicinal use.
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