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Mint Moroccan Ø12cm H20cm
Mint Moroccan Ø12cm H20cm
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Botanical Name
Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan'
History & Uses
Moroccan Mint is a variety of spearmint widely grown in North Africa, particularly prized for making traditional sweet mint tea. A staple of Moroccan hospitality, it’s been used for centuries in both cultural rituals and herbal medicine. With a bright, clean flavour and strong aroma, it’s ideal for teas, salads, desserts, and sauces. This variety is known for its potency and vigour, often considered the best mint for brewing.
Key Benefits
- Strong, sweet flavour perfect for mint tea
- Highly aromatic and refreshing
- Fast-growing and ideal for pots or borders
- Traditionally used to support digestion and freshen breath
Plant Care
- Eventual Height: 40–60 cm
- Type: Hardy perennial
- Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
- Flower Colour: Pale lavender to pink
- Flowering Period: Mid to late summer
Summary
Moroccan Mint is a refreshing, robust variety of spearmint renowned for its use in traditional mint teas. Thriving in pots or borders, it delivers a rich aroma, vigorous growth, and a vibrant taste that’s perfect for the kitchen and beyond.
Care Guide
Care Guide
Botanical Name
Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan'
History & Uses
Moroccan Mint is a variety of spearmint widely grown in North Africa, particularly prized for making traditional sweet mint tea. A staple of Moroccan hospitality, it’s been used for centuries in both cultural rituals and herbal medicine. With a bright, clean flavour and strong aroma, it’s ideal for teas, salads, desserts, and sauces. This variety is known for its potency and vigour, often considered the best mint for brewing.
Key Benefits
- Strong, sweet flavour perfect for mint tea
- Highly aromatic and refreshing
- Fast-growing and ideal for pots or borders
- Traditionally used to support digestion and freshen breath
Plant Care
- Eventual Height: 40–60 cm
- Type: Hardy perennial
- Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
- Flower Colour: Pale lavender to pink
- Flowering Period: Mid to late summer
Summary
Moroccan Mint is a refreshing, robust variety of spearmint renowned for its use in traditional mint teas. Thriving in pots or borders, it delivers a rich aroma, vigorous growth, and a vibrant taste that’s perfect for the kitchen and beyond.
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