Spearmint

Latin Name: Mentha Spicata
Spearmint is a fragrant, easy-to-grow herb with square stems, bright green spear-shaped leaves, and a sweet, refreshing aroma. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, with increased sunlight helping to produce more essential oils and enhance flavor. Widely used in foods, beverages, and herbal remedies, spearmint also produces small pink or white flowers that attract pollinators. This vigorous grower prefers consistently moist soil and requires little fertilization. Regular harvesting and pinching stem tips encourage upright, bushy growth. For the best flavor, remove flower buds before they bloom and harvest in the early morning, cutting stems just above a leaf node to preserve essential oils and promote new growth.

Height: 18"

Width: 18"

Light: Full Sun, Partial Shade