Bring a touch of freshness to your home garden with Spearmint Seeds, also known as English Mint. Scientifically named Mentha spicata, this perennial herb is famous for its bright green foliage, cool aroma, and versatile growth in both garden beds and containers.
Spearmint is prized for its aromatic leaves and delicate purple-lavender flowers, which attract bees and butterflies during summer. The plant grows vigorously, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, fragrant, and resilient herb.
Features
- Produces lush green foliage with a refreshing aroma
- Fast-growing perennial ideal for herb gardens and containers
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Excellent for aromatic, decorative, and landscape use
- Thrives in partial shade to full sun
- Naturally resistant and easy to maintain
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Mentha spicata
- Common Name: Spearmint, English Mint, Garden Mint
- Plant Type: Perennial Herb
- Growth Habit: Upright to spreading
- Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
- Spread: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)
- Foliage: Bright green, lance-shaped leaves
- Flower Color: Lavender to light purple
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: Neutral (6.0–7.5)
- Watering Needs: Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil
- USDA Zones: 4–9
- Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Conventional (organic available by source)
- Maintenance Level: Easy
- Companion Plants: Basil, Chives, Lemon Balm, Rosemary
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Choose rich, well-drained soil with good moisture retention.
- Sowing: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost risk passes.
- Depth: Lightly cover seeds with ¼ inch (6 mm) of soil.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination (10–21 days).
- Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors once the weather warms.
- Care: Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent over-spreading.
- Harvesting: Pick leaves as needed once the plant reaches 6 inches tall; morning harvest gives best aroma.
