Plant has 1-2" long green leaves with a good spearmint aroma and flavor.  It is the official mint for Mint Julep Drinks.  Leaves can be used fresh or dried in jellies, teas, drinks or cooking.  It grows 15-20" tall in full sun to part shade in well drained soil.  Mints need to be confined or will outgrow beds.  Perennial  Zone 5-11.