Botanical profile

Mojito mint

Latin name
Mentha × villosa 'Mojito'
Common name
Mojito Mint
Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

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.

Care guide

Care level
Easy

Choosing this plant

Main benefit
Sweet aromatic foliage ideal for mojitos, mocktails, and cool drinks
Container, vegetable garden, herbs, mojitos, herbal teas, cold drinks
Container growing
Container growth is recommended to control its spread
Seasonal care
Prune regularly to maintain a compact habit; grow in containers to control rhizomes; cut back in spring
Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5 and above
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular; keep the soil moist without overwatering
Humidity
Average to high humidity; prefers cool soil
Fertilization
Light compost in spring; moderate fertilization in pots
Soil type
Fertile, fresh, humus-rich and well-drained soil
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Propagation method
Division, cuttings or runners
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pale mauve to pink
Foliage color
Bright green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Sprawling, bushy, rhizomatous habit
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)
Width
45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)
Growth rate
Rapid growth
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Lemon balm, chives, parsley, marigolds
Spacing
45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)
Harvest period
Leaves: May to September
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Repellent
Helps repel certain pests

Repellent

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