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Spearmint, once planted, takes off quickly and can take over quickly as well. Many people question how to plant spearmint due to its invasive nature. Some cautious gardeners grow spearmint in hanging baskets or containers to avoid having to pull out runners constantly.
It also has pretty pink or lavender flowers that attract pollinators .At the same time, it can, and can repel rats, mice, and ticks, and be used to kill mosquito larvae. Talk about a versatile plant! Spearmint stands apart from other mint varieties because of its smooth, hairless, or nearly hairless leaves that attach to the stem directly, without a stalk in between.
Spearmint will give you the best flavor when it is grown in a full sun location. If the top 1/2 inch of soil is dry, your plant needs water.