Mentha Spicata (Moroccan Tea Mint)
Mentha Spicata (Moroccan Tea Mint)
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Mentha Spicata (Moroccan Tea Mint) is a vigorous, aromatic perennial herb widely used for traditional mint tea, beverages, and culinary applications. It is prized for its smooth, sweet mint flavour that is milder than peppermint, making it especially popular in refreshing drinks and desserts. Its fast growth and high productivity make it an essential herb for kitchen gardens.
Moroccan Mint thrives in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering for lush growth. It spreads quickly via underground runners and is best grown in containers or controlled garden beds. In summer, it produces small lilac flowers that attract pollinators, adding ecological value to herb and edible gardens.

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Mature height
30–80 cm
Mature width
40–90 cm (spreading habit)
Spacing
40–60 cm apart (or container recommended)
Evergreen/Deciduous
Herbaceous perennial (may die back in cooler climates)
Foliage
Bright green foliage, pale lilac flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer to early autumn
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance; requires containment due to spreading habit
Root System
Creeping rhizomatous root system