Perennial herb
Wild Mint plant profile
Mentha canadensis
A perennial herb for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Wild Mint
The University of Tennessee (Tennessee Smart Yards) describes wild mint as a 1 to 2 foot aromatic perennial that spreads aggressively by rhizome and can become weedy. Set out plants or rhizome divisions in spring in moist soil, ideally where its spread can be contained.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 5.5 to 7
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
Common problems
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Also watch for: spreads aggressively by rhizome, can become weedy or invasive, re seeds.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Mentha arvensis (Wild Mint, Field Mint) - Tennessee Smart Yards
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.