Can You Grow Mint in Alabama?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
Plant zones
Alabama last frost
Alabama 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 Alabama
Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Mint in Alabama?
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
What zone is Alabama?
Alabama spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Mints in Alabama?
See the planting guide for Mint — timing depends on your exact frost date.