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Moroccan mint

Moroccan mint is a vigorous aromatic perennial with very fragrant green foliage, perfect for mint tea, herbal teas, salads, desserts, and cold drinks.
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Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 4 and above

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Common nameMoroccan mint
FamilyLamiaceae
TypePerennial
Botanical nameSpearmint 'Moroccan'

Moroccan mint is a perennial aromatic plant highly prized for its fragrant green foliage with a fresh, sweet, and intensely mentholated taste. It's an essential variety for infusions, mint teas, refreshing drinks, lemonades, cocktails, fruit salads, desserts, and summer recipes. Its classic and refreshing aroma makes it an essential herb for gourmet gardens, edible containers, window boxes, and patio pots.

Easy to grow, Moroccan mint prefers a location in gentle sun or partial shade, in fertile, fresh, and well-drained soil. It appreciates regular watering to maintain tender, flavorful, and well-scented foliage. Like most mints, it can spread rapidly when planted in the ground, so it's recommended to grow it in a pot or a confined space to better control its growth. Frequent pruning encourages a denser, more productive, and easier-to-harvest plant.

Highly versatile and generous, Moroccan mint is ideal for gardeners looking for an easy, fragrant, and useful everyday herb. Its leaves can be harvested fresh as needed and add a lively mentholated touch to both drinks and sweet or savory dishes. It's an excellent plant for creating a productive, refreshing, and accessible herb garden near the kitchen, balcony, or patio.

Moroccan mint

Planting guide

From planting to establishment.

Propagation Division, cuttings or runners

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to neutral

Minimum temperature

-30°C

Care level

Easy

Watering

Regular; keep the soil moist without overwatering

Soil type

Fertile, cool, humus-rich, and well-drained soil

Fertilization

Light compost in spring; moderate fertilization in pots

Moisture

Medium to high humidity; prefers cool soil

Seasonal care

Prune regularly to maintain a compact habit; grow in a container to control rhizomes; cut back in spring

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Container growing recommended to control its spread
Moroccan mint

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)

Width / spread

45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)

Flower color

Pale mauve to pink

Foliage color

Bright green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Rapid growth

Bloom period

Summer

Harvest

Leaves from spring to fall
Moroccan mint

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Lemon balm, chives, parsley, calendulas

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Bees, butterflies