Moroccan Mint – Fragrant Hardy Herb for Fresh Mint Tea
Moroccan Mint is a wonderfully fragrant hardy herb famous for its refreshing flavour and traditional use in mint tea. This beautiful garden herb produces bright green aromatic leaves that release a cool, uplifting scent when touched or harvested.
Widely used in traditional Moroccan mint tea, this variety of mint is prized for its smooth, sweet flavour and strong aroma. Fresh leaves can be picked throughout the growing season and used in teas, drinks, desserts, and herbal infusions.
Why Grow Moroccan Mint?
• Perfect herb for traditional Moroccan mint tea
• Highly aromatic fresh green leaves
• Easy to grow hardy perennial herb
• Great for herb gardens and kitchen gardens
• Suitable for pots and containers
• Loved by bees and pollinators
• Fast growing and easy to harvest
Growing Information
Botanical Name: Mentha spicata var. crispa
Plant Type: Hardy Perennial Herb
Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Flowers: Pale lilac or white flowers in summer
Growth Habit: Spreading herb
Best For: Herb gardens, kitchen gardens, containers, patios
Mint grows best in moist, well-drained soil and enjoys sun or partial shade. Because mint spreads easily, many gardeners prefer to grow it in containers or controlled garden spaces.
A Refreshing Herb for the Healing Garden
Few herbs are as refreshing and uplifting as Moroccan Mint. Its cool fragrance and delicious flavour make it a must-have plant for anyone who enjoys growing their own herbal teas and fresh garden ingredients.
Harvest the leaves fresh from your garden and enjoy the simple pleasure of homemade mint tea straight from nature.