Spearmint
Spearmint
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Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is one of the most widely used mints, prized for its strong fragrance and flavor. Wonderful in lemonade and teas, it grows large and makes an excellent groundcover, while its flowers draw in pollinators. A fast-growing perennial, it returns year after year and tolerates cold well in zones 5 to 11.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Mentha spicata
- Type: Heirloom, non-GMO perennial herb
- Use: Teas, drinks, groundcover
- Hardiness: Zones 5 to 11
- Habit: Fast-growing, spreading
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
Best for
- Teas and lemonade
- Cocktails and garnishes
- Groundcover
- Pollinator gardens
- Desserts
How to grow
Sow in full sun to part shade and keep moist. Mint spreads vigorously, so containing it in a pot or along a bed edge is wise. Harvest sprigs anytime, though new shoots are the most fragrant.
Flavor profile
Cool, sweet, and refreshing, at its most fragrant from fresh young shoots.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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