Peppermint is a flowering perennial, usually growing between 12 and 35 inches in height. It is native to Europe, and is actually a natural hybrid of spearmint and water mint. The herb is easy to grow in moist soil and is commonly cultivated around the world for its many applications in food and medicine.
The world’s most familiar “mint scent” is the aroma of peppermint.
Peppermint contains an essential oil that is unique among mints for its quality and flavor. Artificial mint compounds ...(more)