Wild Mint

Wild Mint (Mentha arvensis) 

Plant Description:
Wild Mint is a perennial herbaceous plant with square stems, fragrant green leaves, and clusters of small, pale purple to pink flowers that bloom in summer. Its strong, fresh scent and spreading growth habit make it easily recognizable. The plant spreads vigorously by rhizomes, forming dense colonies.

Grow Zone:
Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9. It can grow in a variety of climates but prefers cooler to temperate regions.

Height and Width:
Typically grows 1–2 feet tall and can spread indefinitely through underground runners, often covering large areas if not contained.

Uses:
Used as a culinary herb for teas, salads, desserts, and garnishes. It is also valued for its medicinal properties, often used in herbal remedies for digestion and relaxation. Additionally, it attracts pollinators and can be used as a fragrant groundcover or in naturalized plantings.

Native Range:
Native to North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, where it commonly grows along stream banks, wetlands, and moist meadows.

Sun and Water Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, rich soil. It requires regular watering, especially in dry periods, to maintain vigorous growth. While tolerant of a variety of soil types, it performs best in consistently damp conditions. Containment, such as planting in pots or garden beds with barriers, is recommended to control its spread.

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

, Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.