{"product_id":"spearmint","title":"Spearmint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpearmint (Mentha spicata) is one of the most widely used mints, prized for its strong fragrance and flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wonderful in lemonade and teas, it grows large and makes an excellent groundcover, while its flowers draw in pollinators. A fast-growing perennial, it returns year after year and tolerates cold well in zones 5 to 11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mentha spicata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, non-GMO perennial herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teas, drinks, groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5 to 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing, spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeas and lemonade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCocktails and garnishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow in full sun to part shade and keep moist. Mint spreads vigorously, so containing it in a pot or along a bed edge is wise. Harvest sprigs anytime, though new shoots are the most fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool, sweet, and refreshing, at its most fragrant from fresh young shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792554496278,"sku":"TEA05","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/TEAmint_49e92b59-77c0-4a1e-ad44-4b232bcccf43.jpg?v=1764687898","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/spearmint","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}