Botanical name: Mentha spicata. Category: Herbs. Widely cultivated or nursery-available in suitable parts of India; heat, rainfall and winter tolerance vary by species and region. Best season: Best in mild weather; can grow most of year. Mature/retail size: 20–50 cm. Light: Morning sun / partial shade. Water: Keep moist. Landscape use: culinary herb, containers. Care/notes: Contain roots in a pot; spreads quickly.