Peppermint Cuttings - 2 Fresh Live Cuttings Mentha × piperita, Easy to Root
About This Plant
Peppermint is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial known for its refreshing aroma and cool flavor. This listing provides 2 fresh live peppermint cuttings (Mentha × piperita) ready for propagation. Cuttings root easily in water or a moist rooting medium and are suitable for culinary use, teas, beverages, and edible gardens. Plant size and appearance may vary, but cuttings are comparable in quality to those shown.
What You Will Receive
2 fresh live peppermint cuttings, freshly harvested from healthy plants and ready for easy rooting and propagation.
Growing Information
- Common Name: Peppermint
- Botanical Name: Mentha × piperita
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial herb
- Growth Stage: Fresh cuttings for propagation
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Fertile, moist, well-draining soil
- Watering: Keep consistently moist during rooting and establishment
- Mature Height: 1–3 feet
- Growth Rate: Fast
- USDA Zones: 3–11
- Container Friendly: Yes (recommended to control spreading)
Care Tip
Place the cuttings in clean water or a moist rooting medium immediately after arrival. Roots typically develop within 1–2 weeks. Once rooted, transplant into well-draining soil and harvest regularly to encourage fuller, bushier growth. Growing peppermint in containers helps prevent spreading via underground runners.