About
Canada mint is a low but upright, spreading perennial herb native to North America and Asia. Found growing wild along riverbanks, ponds, or in wet areas; it forms mats of dark green, often with tinted purplish stems, leaf veins, or leaf margins. Clusters of small light blueish to purplish flowers appear in late summer.
The therapeutic fragrance is unmistakable, Canada mint is unsurprisingly an important essential oil and medicinal herb. Traditionally, wild mint has been used around the world to stimulate circulation, aid in digestion, and help relieve cold and flu symptoms.
Growing From Seed
Growing from seed is one of the most economical and satisfying ways to build a native plant garden. The table shows brief planting instructions, including how long and what kind of stratification this plant needs. For further information on stratification and seed preparation please refer to our article: Preparing To Grow Wild Plant Seeds
| Seeds/Packet | 50+ |
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| Seeds/Gram | Coming soon... |
| Cost/Gram | Price coming soon... For bulk orders (min $20) |
| Dormancy Treatment | Coming soon... |
| Seeding Instructions | Coming soon... |
Growing From Plants
Seedlings are a more economical option than established plants and an easier start than growing from seed. Our plants are shipped in soil blocks or plug trays. Plants do surprizingly well in the mail but need special care upon arrival. Please see Planting Mail Order Seedlings for information on how to plant and care for seedlings.
Shipping
We currently ship seeds to all Canadian provinces and ship plants just within the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Seeds ship year-round and usually take a few days (or longer if you are ordering from a distant province). It usually takes 2-5 business days in the mail for plant orders once shipped. Plants are generally available from May to September and can be reserved during off season; Shipping costs are calculated during checkout. Seed orders over $100 ship free! See Shipping for more details.