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Back to buying options3 Live Peppermint Plants – Mentha Piperita Edible Aromatic Herb | 2–5 Inch Bare Root Plants | 薄荷 | Culinary Herb Garden Starter
Grow fresh, aromatic Peppermint at home with this set of 3 live Peppermint plants. Known as 薄荷 and botanically as Mentha × piperita, Peppermint is a vigorous edible herb prized for its refreshing fragrance, distinctive mint flavor, and versatility in home herb gardens.
These live plants are freshly dug from the garden on the day they are prepared for shipment. Each plant measures approximately 2–5 inches and is shipped bare root, with the roots carefully wrapped in damp paper towels to help retain moisture during transportation.
Peppermint is excellent for herb gardens, patio containers, raised beds, and kitchen gardens. Its fragrant leaves can be harvested for culinary uses such as teas, beverages, desserts, sauces, and garnishes.
For best results, unpack the plants promptly after delivery, give them appropriate light, and plant them as soon as possible in moist, well-draining soil.
You will receive:
✔️ 3 live Peppermint plants
✔️ Botanical name: Mentha × piperita
✔️ Chinese name: 薄荷
✔️ Size: approximately 2–5 inches
✔️ Freshly dug live plants
✔️ Shipped bare root
✔️ Roots wrapped in damp paper towels
✔️ Edible and aromatic culinary herb
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Peppermint
Botanical Name: Mentha × piperita
Plant Type: Edible aromatic perennial herb
Growth Stage: Live bare-root starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; protect newly shipped plants from intense heat and direct sun while establishing
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep consistently moist while establishing
Foliage: Fragrant green leaves
Growth Habit: Vigorous, spreading perennial herb
Growth Rate: Fast under favorable conditions
Harvest: Leaves can be harvested as plants become established
Culinary Uses: Tea, beverages, desserts, sauces, garnishes, and cooking
Container Friendly: Yes; containers can help control spreading
Edible: Yes
Aromatic: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare-root Peppermint as soon as possible after delivery and keep the soil consistently moist while new roots establish. Avoid immediately exposing newly shipped plants to intense direct sunlight during hot weather. Peppermint spreads vigorously, so growing it in a container is a convenient way to keep the plant controlled while maintaining easy access for harvesting.
