Mint, Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Description: Spearmint is a fragrant, fast-growing perennial herb known for its bright green, serrated leaves and refreshing, mildly sweet minty flavor. Softer and less intense than peppermint, Spearmint is a favorite for culinary uses, from fresh teas and cocktails to salads and desserts. With its delicate lavender or pink flowers and lush foliage, Spearmint is a beautiful and functional addition to herb gardens, borders, and containers.
Wildlife Benefits: Spearmint’s nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, supporting a thriving garden ecosystem.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestive support and stress relief, Spearmint is valued for its ability to soothe nausea, ease bloating, and promote relaxation. Its fresh or dried leaves can be brewed into teas, infused into oils, or used in natural remedies.
Native Status: Native to Europe and Asia, Spearmint thrives in Georgia’s climate and adapts well to a variety of growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: The summer-blooming flowers provide an important nectar source for pollinators, making Spearmint a great choice for eco-conscious gardens.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Spearmint thrives in moist, well-drained soil and requires regular watering. As a vigorous spreader, it is best grown in containers or controlled garden spaces. Frequent harvesting encourages bushier growth and enhances its fresh, sweet aroma.
Add fresh flavor, herbal benefits, and pollinator support to your garden with Spearmint—a refreshing, easy-to-grow herb that’s perfect for culinary and medicinal use.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Mentha spicata
Description: Spearmint is a fragrant, fast-growing perennial herb known for its bright green, serrated leaves and refreshing, mildly sweet minty flavor. Softer and less intense than peppermint, Spearmint is a favorite for culinary uses, from fresh teas and cocktails to salads and desserts. With its delicate lavender or pink flowers and lush foliage, Spearmint is a beautiful and functional addition to herb gardens, borders, and containers.
Wildlife Benefits: Spearmint’s nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, supporting a thriving garden ecosystem.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestive support and stress relief, Spearmint is valued for its ability to soothe nausea, ease bloating, and promote relaxation. Its fresh or dried leaves can be brewed into teas, infused into oils, or used in natural remedies.
Native Status: Native to Europe and Asia, Spearmint thrives in Georgia’s climate and adapts well to a variety of growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: The summer-blooming flowers provide an important nectar source for pollinators, making Spearmint a great choice for eco-conscious gardens.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Spearmint thrives in moist, well-drained soil and requires regular watering. As a vigorous spreader, it is best grown in containers or controlled garden spaces. Frequent harvesting encourages bushier growth and enhances its fresh, sweet aroma.
Add fresh flavor, herbal benefits, and pollinator support to your garden with Spearmint—a refreshing, easy-to-grow herb that’s perfect for culinary and medicinal use.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Mentha spicata
Description: Spearmint is a fragrant, fast-growing perennial herb known for its bright green, serrated leaves and refreshing, mildly sweet minty flavor. Softer and less intense than peppermint, Spearmint is a favorite for culinary uses, from fresh teas and cocktails to salads and desserts. With its delicate lavender or pink flowers and lush foliage, Spearmint is a beautiful and functional addition to herb gardens, borders, and containers.
Wildlife Benefits: Spearmint’s nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, supporting a thriving garden ecosystem.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestive support and stress relief, Spearmint is valued for its ability to soothe nausea, ease bloating, and promote relaxation. Its fresh or dried leaves can be brewed into teas, infused into oils, or used in natural remedies.
Native Status: Native to Europe and Asia, Spearmint thrives in Georgia’s climate and adapts well to a variety of growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: The summer-blooming flowers provide an important nectar source for pollinators, making Spearmint a great choice for eco-conscious gardens.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Spearmint thrives in moist, well-drained soil and requires regular watering. As a vigorous spreader, it is best grown in containers or controlled garden spaces. Frequent harvesting encourages bushier growth and enhances its fresh, sweet aroma.
Add fresh flavor, herbal benefits, and pollinator support to your garden with Spearmint—a refreshing, easy-to-grow herb that’s perfect for culinary and medicinal use.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.