{"product_id":"candy-peppermint-live-plant-mentha-piperita-candy-fragrant-culinary-herb-starter-plant-for-tea-cooking","title":"Candy Peppermint Live Plant | Mentha × piperita 'Candy' | Fragrant Culinary Herb Starter Plant for Tea \u0026 Cooking","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy the sweet aroma and refreshing flavor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandy Peppermint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreenhouse-grown starter live plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prized for its intensely fragrant foliage, vigorous growth, and exceptional culinary versatility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMentha × piperita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Candy', commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandy Peppermint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a hardy perennial herb with a sweet peppermint flavor that's perfect for herbal teas, desserts, candies, hot chocolate, infused water, cocktails, and savory recipes. Its aromatic foliage and nectar-rich flowers also make it a wonderful addition to pollinator gardens, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. With proper care, it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emay produce blooms under suitable growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandy Peppermint thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, consistently moist, well-draining soil. Harvest the fragrant leaves throughout the growing season for fresh or dried use. During summer, spikes of soft lavender to pale pink flowers may appear, adding ornamental beauty while providing an excellent nectar source for pollinators. Due to its vigorous spreading habit, growing Candy Peppermint in containers is recommended to help manage its growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone healthy, greenhouse-grown Candy Peppermint starter live plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, carefully packaged for safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 What's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Candy Peppermint Starter Live Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy starter live plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenhouse-grown plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet peppermint fragrance and flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright green aromatic foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent culinary herb for teas, desserts, candies, and cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay produce blooms under suitable growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft lavender to pale pink flower spikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVigorous perennial growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for herb gardens and 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