Wild mint
The wild mint (or Mentha arvensis) is generally classified as a perennial herb. This plant grows most actively in spring period. The Wild mint has green leaves and bright white flowers, with brown seeds. The blooming period of this herb is usually observed in spring, and seeds production starts in the summer and lasts through the autumn. Each year this herb produces new leaves. The Wild mint has a short life span and a moderate growth rate comparing with other herbs. In its full size, the normal plant reaches up to 2.6 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 2.6 feet.
This fragrant herb can be easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant sellers and distributors. It propagates through seed and the seedlings but demands attention and care. Cold bedding is contraindicated for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -33°F. This herb has low tolerance to drought and insufficient watering.