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Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan'

Also Known As

  • Mint

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-11

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Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan' plant details

Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ever try to brew a cup of tea with mint fresh out of your garden only to end up with a nicely aromatic cup of hot water with only a whiff of mint taste? Well, never again! This highly potent mint with an unmistakable sweet spearminty scent is THE mint for teas! Its clear bright and fresh mint taste is both calming and invigorating - precisely why so many tea drinkers love it! But as a culinary herb, it’s also a boon to sauces, vegetable dishes, Greek salads, couscous or any dish that requires a true mint flavor as an essential ingredient. Super easy to grow, it’s a hardy perennial that quickly becomes a 2’x2’ bush sporting bright spring-green leaves and, in mid-summer, lovely lilac colored whorls of 1” blooms on 4-5” spikes that attract butterflies and bees like crazy! Plant it in a container to avoid the typical mint tendency to spread in an unmannerly way and divide your plant every couple of years to share with friends and refresh the soil and nutrients in the pot.

Gardening facts about Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan' plant

How to Grow Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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