Just read thru this thread laughing. Years ago I brought home mint plants - black peppermint and golden mint from a public herb garden I was helping maintain. Both did well and were well behaved. When I bought the house I relocated both. Jammed the shovel into the peppermint and nearly gassed myself! Golden mint was planted in a sunny place and in a year was a nightmare - still can't believe I got rid of ALL of it. The peppermint was planted in a shady area and remained under relative control. Then the awful half dead trees next door came down and OMG - it is out of control. So maybe the secret to control is light to medium shade. DO NOT ever plant golden mint, very fragrant but - just don't! piegirl
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