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Can You Grow Mint in North Carolina?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a

Grows well here

Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.

Plant zones

3a–9b

North Carolina last frost

late February

North Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

Perennial

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.

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Gardening in North Carolina

North Carolina spans the mountains (Zone 5b-6a), Piedmont (Zone 7a-7b), and coastal plain (Zone 8a). Long warm seasons support tobacco, sweet potatoes, and a wide range of vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mint in North Carolina?

Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.

What zone is North Carolina?

North Carolina spans USDA Zone 7b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).

When do you plant Mints in North Carolina?

See the planting guide for Mint — timing depends on your exact frost date.