French tarragon is prone to root rot in heavy and wet soils. Mints Mints, Mentha spp. Some are indigenous to South America, America, and Australia. It is naturalized throughout North America from southern Canada and Mexico. With the possible exception of Corsian mint, mints are such rampant growers that they will quickly overwhelm other plants.
Mints are commercially important as sources of flavor and menthol.
Mints can be propagated by cuttings or seeds, except peppermint, since it is a sterile F1 hybrid of M. Aquatica and M. Spicata . Peppermint does not produce seeds and can only be propagated by cuttings. Mints can be planted in full sun or partial shade, and require rich, well drained soil with a pH of 6.5. Mint can be harvested almost as soon as it comes up in the spring. Young, tender leaves and stems are the best.