{"product_id":"orange-mint-plant-4-pack-of-quart-pots","title":"Orange Mint Plant - 4 Pack Of Quart Pots","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Mint Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMentha piperita x citrata  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Orange'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e 4a-10b  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind Your Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e 18-24\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Maturity: \u003c\/span\u003e24\"+ in the ground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  24\" for solid border or mass planting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e  Upright, Bushy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e  Fast \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:  \u003c\/span\u003eSoft Pink or Lavender to White\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/span\u003e Small, packed on spikes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e  Summer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Single\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/span\u003e  Dark Green\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e  Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBerries: \u003c\/span\u003e No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBerry Color:\u003c\/span\u003e  No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSun Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e  Full to Mostly Sun or Part Shade - Some Afternoon Shade is preferable in hot climates; 5 hours of sun per day for best performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/span\u003e Average to High\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Moisture \/ Drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e  Consistently Moist to Moist But Well Drained\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e  6.0 - 8.0 (Moderately Acidic to Moderately Alkaline)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance \/ Care:\u003c\/span\u003e  Low\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/span\u003e  Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Pollinators, Visual Attention\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eResistances:\u003c\/span\u003e  Deer, Disease, Heat, Humidity, Insect, Rabbit, Alkaline Soil, Wet Soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVery easy to grow in garden beds or pots, Orange Mint is a fragrant herbaceous perennial plant with a very pleasant citrus orange scent and taste that can be used to flavor drinks like tea and mojitos, ice cream and other sweet desserts, and even salads and savory dishes. It is excellent as a garnish. Orange Mint aides in digestion and has been used medicinally for centuries for its essential oil. It likes the sun and leaves will be more aromatic and flavorful with at least 5 hours of sun per day. In hot climates it will appreciate some shade or filtered sun during the afternoon hours. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCompared to other mints, Orange Mint has bright to medium green leaves with red veins and tinting and red stems. In the ground it grows in a spreading mound to about 18 inches tall and 3 feet or more wide from which rise spikes of soft pink or lavender or white flowers that the butterflies and other beneficial pollinators will enjoy. It is fast-growing and can spread quite wide over time, especially in a consistently moist soil, so you might choose to grow it in a pot or planter where it will be contained.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrange Mint is easy to grow in both garden beds or containers. It is ideal for use as a tall groundcover or border in sunny to partially shaded perennial or herb gardens. Also nice as a solo or mixed with other plants in pots, planters or other containers. Plant it near patios, decks, porches and other outdoor living areas where the fragrance and the pretty flowers can be enjoyed from close up. A natural choice for herb gardens and a fine addition to fragrance gardens, purple theme gardens and cottage gardens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange Mint Plant is very easy to grow in a consistently moist soil of average to even low fertility and full sun to part shade. In hot climates it will prefer some filtered sun or shade during the afternoon. It will tolerate wet periods. No need for fertilizer but you can add a layer of compost or mulch around plants that will help to conserve moisture and feed plants. If leaves wilt during the summer give the plant a good deep soaking. If you want to plant it in a garden bed but not have it take over, you can always sink a bottomless tub or bucket in the ground that will serve to contain its spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLeaves can harvested at any time and used fresh or dried in drinks, deserts or dishes. To store the leaves for later use, you can freeze or air-dry them. To air-dry, hang a bundle of stems upside down or spread them on a tray until dry, and then store them in an airtight container.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*Click on the Planting \u0026amp; Care Advice tab on this page to find helpful planting, care and harvesting tips provided by our experts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Long \u0026amp; Prosper!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet The Wilson Brothers \u0026amp; Staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eContact Us!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48144369844378,"sku":"D2LSC 561951309","price":31.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3263\/3242\/files\/mentha-piperita-citrata-orange-mint-1.jpg?v=1779929358","url":"https:\/\/plant.hcgardenus.com\/products\/orange-mint-plant-4-pack-of-quart-pots","provider":"Royal Horticultural Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}