Mint - Blackmint – For Invigorating Teas & Natural Wellness

Black Mint – The Healing Herb Garden

Usually available: All year
Life cycle: Perennial
Height: 45–90cm (once established)
Bloom colour: Purple
Position: Sun / part shade
Spacing: 30–45cm apart
Soil preference: Moist, well-drained

You will receive
1 Black Mint Herb Plant

Black Mint (Mentha × piperita ‘Nigra’) is a richly aromatic variety of peppermint, treasured for its deep purple stems, dark-tinged leaves, and intensely cooling flavour. Often considered one of the strongest and most medicinally valued mints, Black Mint brings both beauty and potency to the herb garden. Its nectar-rich lilac flowers bloom in summer, attracting bees and butterflies in abundance.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden’s Black Mint?

Organically grown and carefully tended, our Black Mint plugs are selected for vigour, flavour intensity, and resilience. With its striking colouring and powerful aroma, this heritage mint variety is perfect for those who want a bold, traditional peppermint with exceptional herbal value.

Uses:

Culinary:
Excellent for herbal teas, syrups, desserts, infused waters, and summer drinks. Its strong menthol flavour makes it especially refreshing.

Herbal
Traditionally used to ease digestion, soothe bloating, relieve headaches, and support respiratory comfort.

Ornamental:
Dark stems and lush foliage create contrast in borders and containers.

Wildlife Friendly:
Summer blooms provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

Physical Characteristics:

Height: 45–90cm at maturity

Foliage: Dark green leaves with purple stems and a strong cooling scent

Flowers: Lilac-purple flower spikes in summer

Growth Habit: Vigorous and spreading—best grown in pots or contained areas to manage growth

With Black Mint, your garden gains a bold and beautiful herbal staple—cooling, fragrant, and wonderfully versatile. Plant once, contain thoughtfully, and enjoy its strength and vitality for years to come with The Healing Herb Garden.