Kentucky Colonel Spearmint, 4" plant

Kentucky Colonel Spearmint (Mentha spicata ‘Kentucky Colonel’) is a classic perennial mint prized for its superior foliage and authentic spearmint flavor.

This iconic variety is best known as the official mint used in the famous mint julep served at the Kentucky Derby. Its dark green, ovate-to-lance-shaped leaves grow up to 3 inches long and deliver a clean, refreshing spearmint taste.

Why you’ll love it:

• Traditional spearmint flavor ideal for mint juleps
• Excellent for teas, garnishes, and culinary use
• Fragrant leaves for freshening rooms or baths
• Vigorous, easy-growing perennial herb

Thriving in sun to part shade with moderate water, Kentucky Colonel Spearmint is fairly drought tolerant once established and brings both fragrance and flavor to gardens, containers, and edible landscapes.