Mentha spicata (Spearmint)
Mentha spicata (Spearmint)
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Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a vigorous, aromatic herb renowned for its sweet, refreshing flavour and exceptional versatility. Its vibrant green, finely textured leaves are widely used in teas, salads, desserts, sauces, cocktails, and a variety of savoury dishes. Fast-growing and highly productive, Spearmint is an essential addition to kitchen gardens, herb beds, and containers, providing a continuous harvest of fresh leaves throughout the growing season.
Easy to cultivate and low maintenance, Spearmint thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Regular harvesting encourages lush new growth and helps maintain a compact, healthy plant. Whether you're growing herbs for culinary use or adding fragrant greenery to your garden, Spearmint delivers outstanding flavour, ornamental appeal, and reliable performance.

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Mature height
30–60cm
Mature width
30–60cm
Spacing
30–50cm
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Lilac to Pale Purple, Bright Green
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer
Sun tolerance
Full Sun to Part Shade
Maintenance
Low
Root System
Spreading Rhizomatous