Bring the classic aroma and flavour of Moroccan Mint to your garden, patio or kitchen windowsill. This set of three established Moroccan Mint plants is supplied in 1 litre root-balls, ready to plant out or pot on straight away. Renowned for its sweet, spearmint flavour and refreshing fragrance, Moroccan Mint is the traditional variety used to make authentic North African mint tea and is equally delicious in salads, sauces, desserts and cool summer drinks.

Each plant has been grown outdoors in the UK and is well-rooted and ready to thrive in beds, borders, raised planters or containers. Moroccan Mint is a vigorous and rewarding herb that will provide generous harvests throughout the growing season, regrowing readily after cutting.

What's Included

• 3 or 6 x Moroccan Mint Plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball


• Established, outdoor-grown and ready to plant

Key Features

• Sweet, spearmint flavour – ideal for mint tea, cocktails, cooking and garnishing


• Wonderfully aromatic, bright green crinkled foliage


• Fast-growing and easy to maintain – perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike


• Attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators


• Can be grown in garden beds, raised planters, pots or containers


• Fully hardy – will die back in winter and return each spring

Growing Tips

• Plant in a sunny to partially shaded position for the best results


• Thrives in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter


• Ideal for container growing, which helps manage its vigorous spreading habit


• Harvest regularly by pinching or cutting stems to encourage fresh, bushy growth


• Water consistently during dry spells to keep the soil evenly moist

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan'


• Common Names: Moroccan Mint, Moroccan Spearmint, Nana Mint


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 40–60 cm x 30–45 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy, Vigorous Spreading Perennial Herb


• Perfect for: Herb Gardens, Containers, Borders, Raised Beds, Kitchen Gardens


• Flowering Time: Summer (July to September)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators


• Type: Fully Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Bright Green, Crinkled, Aromatic Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)

Notes: This listing is for the Moroccan Mint variety. Mint is best grown in containers or with root barriers in place, as it can spread vigorously through underground runners if left unchecked in open ground.