Mentha MOJITO MINT

Common name(s): mojito mint

Description: perennial; reputed to have been the original form of spearmint used in Cuban mojitos. Aromatic, green leaves with a strong spearmint flavor. Flowers in summer.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 6 ft.

Position: sun or shade, any soil. Mints generally spread aggressively by rhizomes and can quickly become a nuisance in the garden. We strongly recommend growing them in containers to prevent unwanted spreading.

Uses: medicine, aromatherapy, cosmetics, culinary- beverages, sauces, candies, syrups, etc.

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below