Mint 'Moroccan' — Hardy Perennial Herb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 6)
Mint 'Moroccan' — Hardy Perennial Herb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 6)
Mint 'Moroccan' — an easy-to-grow edible plant with flowering summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 1L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 30–60 cm × 30–60 cm (can spread vigorously if not contained)
- Flowering: Summer (small lilac-pink flower spikes)
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 1L pot
The detail
Moroccan Mint (Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan') is an aromatic, fast-growing perennial herb beloved for its sweet, fresh leaves and bold fragrance. This established live mint plant is incredibly easy to grow and perfect for beginners — a low-maintenance herb that thrives as a windowsill plant indoors or as a patio, balcony, or outdoor herb plant in garden borders and containers.
Plant each 1 litre root ball in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun. This hardy mint is a vigorous, spreading ground-cover perennial that returns year after year, making it an excellent companion plant in any herb garden. It grows readily in pots, planters, and containers, so no dedicated garden bed is required.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan' |
| Mature size | 30–60 cm × 30–60 cm (can spread vigorously if not contained) |
| Growth habit | Upright, Spreading Ground-Cover Perennial |
| Position | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Soil | Moist, Well-Drained |
| Flowering | Summer (small lilac-pink flower spikes) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators |
| Best for | Containers, Pots, Window Boxes, Herb Gardens, Borders, Ground Cover |
Frequently asked
When can I harvest?
Expect to harvest across the main growing season. Picking regularly encourages continued cropping.
Will it come back next year?
Depends on the variety — see the cultural information above for hardiness. Hardy perennials and most fruit plants return for several years.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.