Spearmint (Mentha spicata) $4.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: European Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 12-24 inches • Spread: 24-36 inches (spreading)
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (July-September) • Colors: Pale purple • Flower Size: Slender spikes
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate to high • Soil: Rich, moist • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Nectar rich • Butterflies: Regular visitor • Beneficial Insects: Garden habitat • Hover Flies: Attracted to blooms
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Contain spreading • Fall: Cut back before winter • Winter: Dies back, mulch crown
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Peas
Brassicas
Other Mints (in containers)
Marigolds
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Milder mint flavor • Aggressive spreader • Fresh cooking herb • Tea garden essential • Easy to grow
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in containers to control spread. Perfect for mojitos and cooking.