Spearmint is the best choice for mojito and other beverages.
Spearmint
- Type: perennial zones 3 to 7
- Planting time: spring or fall
- Features: strong flavor and fragrance
- Height: 12 to 18 inches
- Light: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Prefers moist, fertile soil
- Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart
- Garden use: Containers, window boxes
- Culinary use: Salads, sauces, desserts, beverages
Spearmint has strong flavor and fragrance that is released with simple bruising. It’s the best mint variety for hot and cold drinks. Toss bruised leaves into ice water for a refreshing summer drink or add to iced tea. Spearmint is favored for flavoring beverages such as mojito. Also know as Yerba Buena.
Some Bonnie Plants varieties may not be available at your local stores, as we select and sell varieties best suited to the growing conditions in each region.
Customer Reviews
- Refreshing! Review by Ms. Herbie
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I drink a lot of tea. I put fresh spearmint leaves into my tea pitcher with my regular tea & pour hot water over it & let it steep 5 minutes before finishing up. It gives regular tea such a refreshing taste! (Posted on 4/21/12)Taste Yield
Pros: Taste, Yield
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
- awesome plant Review by oooooooooooo
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the spearmint plant is very good would reccomend to ev. (Posted on 3/4/12)Taste Yield
Pros: Taste
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
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