Moroccan Mint Plant
Lovely deep, musky variety with a wide range of culinary applications. It has a bright and refreshing spearmint flavour with a hint of sweetness that makes it sing. Its aroma is invigorating and works well in a sensory garden space to bring joy to those walking through as they brush past the leaves. It's dainty, vibrant green leaves are such a pretty sight, plus its compact nature makes it a good option for hanging baskets, vertical planters or as low-growing cover.
In terms of culinary use, Moroccan Mint plants can be used in a vast selection of dishes, but we particularly love them in Moroccan and Middle Eastern dishes. From curries and couscous-based recipes to mint yoghurts, desserts and drinks (hello mojitos), it's a very versatile herb that you'll be glad to have added to your collection.
In terms of planting and positioning, Moroccan mint thrives in well-drained soil with partial shade, but isn't hugely fussy if you're limited on planting spots. Just make sure you contain your herbs within a pot, whether it's pot grown, or grown in a pot sunken into the ground, to stop the mint from taking over your entire garden space with a minty-fresh forest. For more advice on how to grow mint, head to our blog and you'll find a comprehensive guide waiting for you.
On the hunt for a new and unusual variety? Check our Corsican Mint, a must have for your collection.
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Latin Name: Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan'
Type: Perennial
Soil Type: Moist
Where should I plant this variety? Sun/partial shade
How tall does it grow? Approx. 40cm
How much space does it need? Spreads rapidly. Keep contained
When does it flower? Light purple flowers during summer
Top care tips: Cut back regularly but especially after flowering. Keep contained!
Delivery Information
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Moroccan Mint (Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan' -catchy right?!) is possibly the best “all round” variety of Mint. It is similar to Garden Mint but this is a deeper, more musky flavour. This makes it perfect for adding to a variety of culinary dishes, making the classic mint sauce to serve with lamb or as accompanying peas and potatoes.
It is also totally our favourite for making delicious Mint Tea. If you drink a lot of herbal tea then you will notice the difference between Moroccan Mint Tea and other varieties straight away. To us, it is a deeper, more soothing flavour. It’s certainly our Mint Tea of Choice.
Like all varieties of Mint it should be kept contained as it likes to spread invasively. Keep it in a pot near the back door perhaps. Or even on the kitchen windowsill.
After writing all that, we fancy another cup!
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Delivery options explained
Pre-order delivery option
From January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Order Now delivery option
From late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday/Tuesday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week. We do not dispatch on bank holidays.
If you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you.
Dispatch information
All orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands and Channel Islands this is a 48-hour delivery service. (From 2021 onwards we are unable to ship to Northern Ireland.)
Please note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family.
Packaging
We aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us.Customer satisfaction
Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.