Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) $4.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Hybrid Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 12-24 inches • Spread: 24-36 inches (spreading)
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (July-September) • Colors: Light purple • Flower Size: Small 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 source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Attracts predatory insects • Small Pollinators: Dense habitat
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Control spreading • Fall: Cut back if needed • Winter: Dies back, mulch crown
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Tomatoes
Cabbage
Other Mints (in containers)
Oregano
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Strong mint flavor • Vigorous spreader • Aromatic • Medicinal uses • Container friendly
💚 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. Great for tea gardens.