Common Mint (Mentha spicata) is a highly aromatic, vigorous perennial known for its refreshing fragrance and lush leafy growth. This fast-spreading herb thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to containers, raised beds, and outdoor garden plots.
Naturally Non-GMO, Mint produces dense green foliage that regrows every year, making it a favorite choice for gardeners who want a hardy, low-maintenance perennial with strong scent and continuous harvest. For best control of spreading roots, it is often grown in containers or confined beds.
Features
- Aromatic perennial mint with refreshing fragrance
- Fast-spreading plant with vigorous leafy growth
- Non-GMO, natural and untreated seed type
- Ideal for containers to control root spread
- Tolerates full sun to partial shade conditions
- Regrows every year with minimal care
Specifications
- Seed Type: Natural, untreated, Non-GMO perennial
- USDA Growing Zones: Best for Zones 4–9
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Best Growing Season: Spring or early Summer sowing
- Germination Time: 10–21 days
- Soil Requirement: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
- Plant Height: About 12–36 inches at maturity
- Maturity/Harvest: 60–90 days from sowing
- Growth Habit: Spreading perennial with rhizome roots
- Ideal For: Containers, raised beds, borders, and outdoor gardens
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds on soil surface; press gently without heavy covering (light aids germination)
- Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge
- Provide full sun or partial shade depending on climate
- Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart once established
- Grow in containers to control vigorous root spread
- Avoid overwatering; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering
- Harvest leaves once plant is bushy and 4–6 inches tall
- Cut stems regularly to encourage fresh leafy growth and prevent flowering
