Mint is a fast-growing herb that brings fresh flavor and lively energy to your garden.
Mint is an easy perennial herb that thrives in full sun or partial shade. It forms dense clumps of serrated leaves on square stems, growing up to nearly a meter tall. You can easily tuck it into your outdoor garden beds alongside cabbage, tomatoes, and peas, or grow it indoors.
This plant grows quickly and loves plenty of water, though it is not tolerant of drought. Throughout the summer, it blooms with clusters of small pink, purple, or white flowers. You can easily multiply your plants through cuttings or by dividing the roots.
Both the flavorful leaves and the tiny flowers are edible, making them fantastic for everyday culinary use. In the summer heat, the blooming flowers attract a cheerful stream of bees, butterflies, and hoverflies to your yard. Just take care if you have furry friends, as the foliage is toxic to pets.