Mentha spicata 'Tashkent'

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  This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.

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Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil, in any situation, though less hardy than some other mints. May have the potential to become a nuisance; restrict the root run in a deep container and plunge into the ground, or plant in a well chosen site where it can grow unrestricted. See mint cultivation for more information

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Softwood cuttings may be taken in spring. Pieces of rhizome can be potted up at any time in the growing season and grown on until established then planted out

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• Patio and container plants
• Cottage and informal garden
• City and courtyard gardens
• Wildlife gardens

Pruning

Cut back old stems at the end of the year to ground level

Pests

May be susceptible to leafhoppers and caterpillars

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews and mint rust