Mojito Mint
Mentha villosa 'Mojito'
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Delivery and Shipping
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Fast-growing, Flowering, Fragrant, Edible, Attracts pollinators, Heat Tolerant, and Container Friendly
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Height
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Width
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Leaf Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer
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FragrantYes
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones all growing zones as an annual
Flavorful Mojito Mint (Mentha villosa 'Mojito') is a fantastic Herb with loads of aroma and a wide range of culinary and landscape uses! Originating in Cuba, Mojito Mint is named exactly for the popular cocktail that it is used for! With beautiful green puckery-textured foliage and lovely dark reddish stems, this Mint-family member is a vigorous grower and carries a mild, citrusy mint flavor!
These space-saving plants are very adaptable and grow about anywhere. Sometimes a bit too well, so planting in a confined space and containers to keep them from jumping borders. Mints are wonderful garden plants and have blooms that pollinators adore! The larger leaves are perfect for muddling in drinks and hold up well Mojito Mint isn't just for drinks (but your sun tea and minted waters may disagree) and adds incredible flavor to your desserts, savory dishes, and sauces alike!
Mojito Mint is cold-hardy to many cooler growing zones but is often used as an annual Herb and accent plant. These plants even do great on sunny indoor windowsills and porch containers. Anywhere in the sun is great for these easy-going Herbs!
Planting and Application:
Plant Mints in porch containers and in the kitchen garden and vegetable garden. Just ensure you monitor their growth so they don't get into trouble. Plant a large pot or a collar (sticking 2-inches out of the ground) and plunk your Mint into the middle and fill in with a layer of mulch over the surface. Stake up longer branches or keep your Mojito pinched back into a tight mound to prevent the branches from falling over and rooting anywhere they touch the ground. That’s where the mulch comes into play - making it very easy to pull them out.
Versatile for use as edible landscaping, plant in borders and edging and using Mint as groundcover where it can roam and ramble, not just adds greenery and living mulch to your landscape, but also color and fragrance. Plant them where you will brush past your Mint and perfume the world in that refreshing aroma. Pot up in seating areas and near your barbecue and outdoor bar, or plant in a Vegetable garden or Sensory Garden!
- Bright Green Textured Foliage
- Dark Red Stems
- Vigorous Growth
- Very Easy to Grow
- Containers Indoors & Out, Edging, Borders, Herb & Kitchen Gardens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Herbs are easy-care annual or perennial accents! They just require full sun outdoors, or bright indirect light when indoors. Plant in a location that has well-drained soil and water regularly until established, just don't overwater them. Provide an enriched site with good drainage (especially container plants!) and mulch to keep the roots cool.
To use, just trim off what you need throughout the growing season. Pinching back keeps the plants from getting leggy and encourages branching. Before frost, container plants can be brought in for the winter in cold hardiness zones, or completely harvest your plants near the base of the plant. Wash and hang them to dry, so you can use your Herbs all winter!
- Full Sun or Bright Indoor Light
- Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate But Regular Moisture
- Pinch Back to Encourage Branching
- Great Perennial Herbs in Mild Winter Climates
Order your own Mojito Mint for a more flavorful and aromatic garden! Buy your classic herb garden and kitchen garden additions at Nature Hills Nursery today!
