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Spearmint Mint Plant

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height & Spread 3 - Feet
  • Growing Zones 3 - 7
  • Fast-growing, low-maintenance plant with fragrant foliage

The glossy, spear-shaped leaves of the Mint Spearmint have scalloped edges and can be picked at any time during the growing season. Leaves can be used fresh or dried. Mint Spearmint is a common ingredient in teas, cocktails, and jellies. Routinely pick leaves to promote more branching and new growth. Harvest leaves at any time, but the leaves will have a more intense flavor during the spring and early summer. The foliage will still have a strong mint flavor, but it may be diminished after the purple-blue blooms during the late summer.

Spearmint Mint Plant Care

Plant Mint Spearmint in the spring in a spot with full sun to partial shade. Soil should be neutral, rich, and well-draining. The upright growth habit get up to 3 feet tall and the plants can spread quite aggressively if planted in the ground.

Growing Mint Spearmint

Mint Spearmint needs full sun to partial shade. Mature plants will reach 36 inches tall and spread 24 to 36 inches. Mint Spearmint is a fast-growing plant that can quickly overtake an area. We suggest growing this plant in a container or in a place where it will not overwhelm other plants when it takes over. In the garden, space plants 3 feet apart.

Growing Spearmint Mint Plant in Containers

Select a container that is at least 8 inches in diameter for Mint Spearmint. Container-grown plants require water more frequently but otherwise have similar care needs as plants in the ground.

Watering Spearmint Mint Plant

Allow soil to mostly dry out before watering. Thoroughly saturate the soil when watering, but avoid waterlogging the plant.

Feeding Spearmint Mint Plant

Mint Spearmint is a vigorous grower that will do very well without fertilizing. Top dress the soil with organic compost in the fall or spring to give the plants a boost of nutrition; otherwise, no additional feeding is necessary.

Spearmint Mint Plant Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7
Plant Type: Edible Plants
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 3 - Feet
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches
Habit: Spreading, Upright
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Late Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: N/A
Watering: Average
Resists: N/A
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: N/A
Container Role:
Uses: Wildlife Gardens
Features: Foliage Interest, Fragrant
Brand: Burpee
Common Name: Mint Spearmint
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name:
SKU:
MINSPP45

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.