Start growing
Invasive. Always grow in a container. Thrives in shade.
GROW SOMETHING WONDERFUL
Mint
Mentha spp.
Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Mint care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Mentha spp.
- Common names
- Garden Mint, Sweet Mint
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Mentha
- Species
- M. spp
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® planter is perfect for containing the aggressive roots of this vigorous herb.
Propagation
By cuttings or root division.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Dies back in winter; rapid spring regrowth.
Growing conditions
Moist, shaded areas and riverbanks.
Weather & tolerances
Shade tolerant; frost hardy.
Pests & plant health
Rust and whitefly.
Plant safety
Safe for consumption.
Botanical features
A vigorous perennial spreading by underground rhizomes. Square stems and aromatic leaves.
Varieties
‘Mojito’, ‘Swiss Ricola’.
Garden & everyday uses
Tea, desserts, jellies, and garnishes
Native range & distribution
Global temperate zones.
Conservation
Abundant.
Name origins
Named after the nymph Minthe from Greek mythology.
History
Romans spread mint throughout Europe to scent their bathwater and halls.