Mountain Mint Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

cool, spearmint-like fragrance. It is one of the very best plants for supporting pollinators in the herb or wildflower garden. Who it's for Perfect for pollinator gardeners, native-plant enthusiasts, and anyone wanting a fragrant, well-behaved minty herb for tea and garnishes. How & when to plant Sow in fall or start indoors after a 30–60 day cold-moist stratification, then surface-sow as seeds need light. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun to part shade. Hardy in USDA zones 4–8, mountain mint grows in average to moist, well-drained soil and forms tidy clumps rather than spreading aggressively. Harvest Leaves are ready to snip in about 90–100 days once plants are established. Harvest sprigs anytime through the season for fresh use or drying; the flavor is strongest just before and during flowering. Benefits & uses The minty leaves make a refreshing herbal tea and a cool garnish for drinks and desserts. In the garden, mountain mint's frosty flower clusters are famous for drawing an extraordinary range of bees, wasps, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Mountain Mint From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.