Can You Grow Mint in Alberta?
Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
Plant zones
Alberta last frost
Alberta first frost
Days to harvest
About Mint
Mint is extremely vigorous — grow in containers to prevent it from taking over your garden.
Plant in a container always — mint will spread aggressively otherwise. Harvest regularly to encourage bushy growth. Cut to the ground occasionally to rejuvenate. Easy to overwinter indoors.
Gardening in Alberta
Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Mint in Alberta?
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
What zone is Alberta?
Alberta spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5).
When do you plant Mints in Alberta?
See the planting guide for Mint — timing depends on your exact frost date.