Mint- Spearmint For Cooling Teas & Fresh Culinary Flavour

Spearmint

Usually available: All year
Life cycle: Perennial
Height: 30 – 60cm
Position: Full sun to part shade
Soil preference: Moist, rich, well drained

You will receive

1 Spearmint Herb Plant

All of our Herb Plants are grown organically with certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers.

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is one of the most popular mint varieties, known for its sweet, refreshing flavor and versatility. A classic choice for culinary and medicinal use, it’s a staple in herb gardens.

Uses:
Culinary: Ideal for teas, salads, sauces, cocktails (like mojitos and mint juleps), and Middle Eastern dishes.
Medicinal: Traditionally used for digestion, calming teas, and to relieve headaches.
Aromatic: Adds a fresh scent to homemade products like balms and scrubs.

Physical Characteristics:
Height: Grows 30–60cm tall.
Leaves: Bright green, spear-shaped leaves with a sweet, crisp aroma.
Flowers: Pale purple or pink flower spikes in summer.
Growth Habit: Vigorous spreader—best grown in pots to control roots.