Mentha Spicata. Common mint, otherwise known as spearmint is one of the most widely used mentha strains for its strong fragrance and flavor. It is great for lemonade and teas. Spearmint will grow large and makes a wonderful groundcover. While the flowers attract pollinators to the area. Mint can be harvested at any stage, but is most fragrant when the shoots are new. Mint is a fast growning will growing plant that grows back year after year and can tolerate cold weather well. 

Zones 5-11