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Mojito mint

Mojito mint is a vigorous aromatic perennial with fragrant green foliage, prized for mojitos, herbal teas, desserts, fruit salads, and summer drinks.
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Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 5 and above

Discover the plant

Common nameMojito Mint
FamilyLamiaceae
TypePerennial
Botanical nameMentha × villosa 'Mojito'

Mojito mint is a popular perennial aromatic plant, cherished for its fragrant green foliage and its fresh, sweet, perfectly mentholated flavor. Recognized as the ideal mint for preparing mojitos, it is also excellent in lemonades, iced teas, cocktails, flavored waters, fruit salads, desserts, and fresh sauces. Its classic and refreshing aroma makes it an essential herb for gourmet gardens, edible containers, planters, and patio pots.

Easy to grow, mojito mint prefers a location in soft sun or partial shade, in fertile, fresh, and well-drained soil. It appreciates regular watering to produce tender, flavorful, and fragrant foliage. Like most mints, it can spread quickly in the ground, so it is recommended to grow it in a pot or a delimited space to better control its growth. Frequent pruning promotes a denser, more productive, and easier-to-harvest plant.

Highly versatile and generous, mojito mint is perfect for adding a touch of freshness to drinks and summer recipes. Its leaves can be harvested as needed and used fresh to retain their full aromatic flavor. It's an excellent plant for creating a practical, fragrant, and friendly herb corner on a terrace, a balcony, or near the kitchen.

Mojito 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, fresh, humus-rich and well-drained soil

Fertilization

Light compost in spring; moderate fertilization in pots

Moisture

Average to high humidity; prefers cool soil

Seasonal care

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

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Container growth is recommended to control its spread
Mojito 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: May to September
Mojito mint

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Lemon balm, chives, parsley, marigolds

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Bees, butterflies