Mint Spearmint is one of the most popular and versatile culinary herbs, valued for its refreshing aroma, bright green foliage, and cool, sweet flavour. Its smooth, spear-shaped leaves are perfect for adding a zesty lift to both sweet and savoury dishes, from fresh salads, sauces, and teas to cocktails like the classic mojito.
A vigorous perennial, spearmint spreads readily to form a lush, leafy patch. It thrives in garden beds, pots, or containers and is best grown where its roots can be contained. Spearmint is also highly fragrant, making it a wonderful choice for sensory gardens and attracting bees and beneficial insects when it flowers in summer.
Tip: Grow in a pot or contained space to prevent spreading, and harvest regularly to encourage fresh new growth with the best flavour.