Lime Mint Cutting (Mentha × piperita f. citrata 'Lime') - Live Herb Plant Starter
Lime Mint Cutting (Mentha × piperita f. citrata 'Lime') - Live Herb Plant Starter
Lime Mint Cutting (Mentha × piperita f. citrata 'Lime')
Add a burst of refreshing citrus fragrance to your herb garden with Lime Mint. This unique mint variety combines the cooling qualities of mint with bright lime notes, creating a flavorful and aromatic herb that is perfect for teas, infused water, culinary creations, and specialty herb collections.
Lime Mint is prized for its vigorous growth, refreshing fragrance, and versatility in the garden and kitchen. Whether grown in containers, herb gardens, raised beds, or homestead landscapes, this easy-to-grow perennial provides abundant foliage throughout the growing season.
Its distinctive citrus aroma makes it a favorite among tea enthusiasts, herb gardeners, and mint collectors looking to expand their collection with something unique.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
• One live unrooted Lime Mint cutting
• Approximately 6–8 inches in length
• Freshly harvested prior to shipping
• Carefully packaged to maintain moisture during transit
• Ready to root in water, soil, or rockwool
GROWING INFORMATION
• Botanical Name: Mentha × piperita f. citrata 'Lime'
• Common Name: Lime Mint
• Plant Type: Perennial Herb
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Requirements: Consistently moist soil
• Growth Habit: Spreading
• Suitable for Containers: Excellent
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
POPULAR USES
• Herbal teas
• Citrus tea blends
• Infused water
• Summer beverages
• Mocktails
• Herbal beverages
• Container gardening
• Mint collections
ROOTING YOUR CUTTING
Lime Mint is easy to propagate. Place the cutting in water, moist potting soil, or rockwool and keep it consistently moist while roots develop. New growth is typically the first sign that rooting has begun.
LEARN MORE BEFORE YOU BUY
Want to learn how to grow, harvest, use, and propagate Lime Mint?
Visit The Robertson Rottie Ranch on YouTube and follow our Mountain Apothecary series. We regularly share herb profiles, propagation techniques, harvesting guides, homestead gardening tips, and practical ways to use herbs around the home and garden.
You'll also find videos covering:
• Growing herbs on a homestead
• Harvesting and preserving herbs
• Herbal tea preparation
• Propagation and rooting techniques
• Herb drying and storage
• Garden planning and maintenance
IF YOU'VE ORDERED A CUTTING FROM US...
When your cutting arrives, unpack it promptly and provide fresh water or place it into your preferred rooting medium. Keep it in bright indirect light while it establishes roots. Once rooted, Lime Mint thrives in containers, raised beds, and dedicated herb gardens.
SHIPPING
Your cutting will be harvested and packaged shortly before shipment. We take great care in preparing each cutting for travel; however, live plants may experience minor stress during transit. Please open your package promptly upon arrival and provide water and appropriate growing conditions.
Thank you for supporting our small mountain homestead in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Mountain Moon Apothecary
The Robertson Rottie Ranch