spearmint plant in pot Moroccan Spearmint Live Plants – Aromatic Herb for Tea & Gardens

spearmint plant in pot Moroccan Spearmint Live Plants – Aromatic Herb for Tea & GardensMoroccan Spearmint Fragrant Live Herb Plants Grown on Charsaw Farms in Oregon. Perfect for herbal teas, culinary gardens, and aroma borders. Seasonal spring shipping limited availability! Moroccan spearmint is beloved around the world for its gentle sweetness and smooth mint flavor, especially in traditional mint teas. Its dark green, softly toothed leaves are aromatic and flavorful, yet milder than many other spearmint varieties. This mint spreads by

🌱 Moroccan Spearmint – Fragrant Live Herb Plants

Grown on Charsaw Farms in Oregon. Perfect for herbal teas, culinary gardens, and aroma borders. Seasonal spring shipping — limited availability!

Moroccan spearmint is beloved around the world for its gentle sweetness and smooth mint flavor, especially in traditional mint teas. Its dark green, softly toothed leaves are aromatic and flavorful, yet milder than many other spearmint varieties. 

This mint spreads by underground stems, as most mints do, making it a vigorous and reliable grower. For easy management, it’s best grown in containers, pots, or garden boxes, where it stays productive without taking over.

Whether you’re growing it for daily tea, fresh garnishes, or simple desserts, Moroccan spearmint is one of the most pleasant and versatile mints you can plant.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Botanical Name: Mentha spicata var. crispa ‘Moroccan’
• Common Name: Moroccan spearmint
• Height x Width: 1–3 ft. x about 1 ft.
• USDA Zones: 1–9
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Needs: Regular water
• Growth Habit: Spreading by underground stems
• Foliage: Dark green, toothed
• Fragrance Strength: Mild, sweet mint

Best Uses

• Tea and herbal drinks
• Fresh eating and garnishes
• Containers and raised beds
• Herb gardens
• Edible landscapes

Culinary Uses

Moroccan spearmint is especially valued for tea, but its uses go far beyond that.

Use fresh or dried in:

• Hot and iced mint tea
• Lemonade and summer drinks
• Fruit salads and desserts
• Fresh garnishes and syrups
• Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes

The flavor is sweet, mild, and refreshing.

Pairs Well With

In the kitchen and garden, Moroccan spearmint pairs beautifully with:

• Lemon balm – citrus-mint teas
• Chamomile – calming herbal blends
• Lavender – floral-mint pairings
• Strawberries – classic dessert flavor

Who This Is Best For

Moroccan spearmint is a great choice if you:

• Love making mint tea
• Prefer a sweet, mild mint flavor
• Want a productive herb for regular harvesting
• Plan to grow mint in pots or boxes
• Enjoy herbs that are easy and forgiving