herb variety
Spearmint
Mint · Mentha species
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 3b–8a
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 90
- Sun
- Partial
- Water
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- perennial
At a glance
Bright, sweet, classic mint flavor; the Mojito and tabbouleh mint. Tea, cocktails, lamb, fruit salads. Spreads aggressively by runners, plant in containers or barriers.
Growing Spearmint
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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Spearmint by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other mint varieties
3 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.
- Chocolate
Mint with cocoa-chocolate undertones; novelty culinary mint. Desserts, cocktails, hot chocolate. Still aggress…
- Mojito
Sweet, less menthol than spearmint, citrus undertones; the Cuban mint. Mojitos, fresh summer cocktails, fruit.…
- Peppermint
Sharp, cool, intense menthol; tea and confection mint. Tea, ice cream, chocolate combinations. Even more aggre…
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the Spearmint mint grow in?
Spearmint grows in USDA zones 3b through 8a.
- How does Spearmint compare to other mint varieties?
Spearmint is one of 4 mint varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full mint variety table for side-by-side comparison.
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