Mentha spicata

Spearmint is known for its strong minty fragrance and flavor. It is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients. Spearmint is the best mint for adding to drinks. See our blog post on growing mints for complete information. Since all mints can be invasive, it is best to grow them in containers.

Both the deep green, spear-shaped leaves & tiny pinkish-white flowers are fantastically aromatic - this bushy, wonderful-smelling herb makes a great tea or seasoning, plus it’s known for having anti-oxidant properties & the fresh, minty aroma creates a calm state of mind! Growing to 18” tall by 4’ wide, it can spread far & wide via tubers, so it’s a perfect choice for a container or a restricted bed. Birds, bees & butterflies can’t stay away from this long-blooming (from mid-Summer thru mid-Fall) beauty, deadhead regularly to extend blooms & to maintain a compact form. Will do best in full sun, but does just fine in part shade - provide regular water in well-draining soil & you’ll have mint juleps all through the hot months! Cut it back in Winter - it will come back stronger than ever in Spring.

Mentha spicata Spearmint grows to 15" in a sunny location...leaves used to flavor sauces, iced drinks, teas, mint julep..perennial in most areas.