{"product_id":"spearmint","title":"Spearmint","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpearmint (Mentha spicata) is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family, known for its bright green, lance-shaped, serrated leaves and upright, square stems. It grows 1–3 feet tall, spreads aggressively via underground rhizomes, and produces small, terminal spikes of lavender, white, or pink flowers in summer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics \u0026amp; Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opposite pairs of wrinkled, 2-7 cm long, lance-ovate leaves with sharp, serrated edges and a distinct minty aroma. Leaves are typically bright green and almost hairless (glabrous).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Erect, square (a hallmark of the mint family), and branched, often reddish or green, reaching up to 3 feet in height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, tubular flowers arranged in dense, slender terminal spikes (3-12 cm long) that appear in late summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading and vigorous, creating a dense, ground-hugging or upright mat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage and Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary\u003c\/strong\u003e: Widely used for its mild, sweet flavor in teas, drinks, salads, sauces (e.g., lamb), and desserts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: Very easy to grow, but often becomes invasive in gardens. It is best grown in containers or with root barriers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers regular watering and can be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Garage Gardener","offers":[{"title":"2.5\" Pot","offer_id":47360764313763,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.33\"  Pot","offer_id":47360764346531,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/8847\/4019\/files\/spearmint.jpg?v=1771796257","url":"https:\/\/thegaragegardenerguy.com\/products\/spearmint","provider":"The Garage Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}