Plant in containers or use root barriers — mint spreads aggressively by underground runners and will take over beds. Thrives in partial shade with consistent moisture. Harvest stems regularly to prevent flowering and maintain leaf quality. Cut back hard after flowering. Overwinters well in most temperate zones. Refreshes each spring from roots.

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