{"product_id":"mountain-mint-seeds","title":"Mountain Mint Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eMountain mint (\u003cem\u003ePycnanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a native North American perennial herb with silvery-tipped foliage and clusters of tiny white flowers that shimmer through summer. These non-GMO mountain mint seeds grow into bushy, upright clumps whose leaves give off a cool, spearmint-like fragrance. It is one of the very best plants for supporting pollinators in the herb or wildflower garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for pollinator gardeners, native-plant enthusiasts, and anyone wanting a fragrant, well-behaved minty herb for tea and garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in fall or start indoors after a 30–60 day cold-moist stratification, then surface-sow as seeds need light. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun to part shade. Hardy in USDA zones 4–8, mountain mint grows in average to moist, well-drained soil and forms tidy clumps rather than spreading aggressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaves are ready to snip in about 90–100 days once plants are established. Harvest sprigs anytime through the season for fresh use or drying; the flavor is strongest just before and during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe minty leaves make a refreshing herbal tea and a cool garnish for drinks and desserts. In the garden, mountain mint's frosty flower clusters are famous for drawing an extraordinary range of bees, wasps, butterflies, and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes mountain mint spread like regular mint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch less so. It forms tidy clumps and is far better behaved than spreading Mentha types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it good for pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts abundant flower clusters attract an exceptional diversity of bees, wasps, and butterflies all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the seeds need special treatment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A cold-moist period (stratification) and surface sowing in light greatly improve germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012855390415,"sku":"ORIHMM_05_47","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Mountain-Mint-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266635184.png?v=1783372637","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/mountain-mint-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}