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Can You Grow Mint in Wisconsin?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
Plant zones
Wisconsin last frost
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a cold humid continental climate. Milwaukee is Zone 5b-6a; northern Wisconsin is Zone 4a-5a. Cold winters but warm productive summers. Known for dairy farming and cold-hardy crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Mint in Wisconsin?
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
What zone is Wisconsin?
Wisconsin spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Mints in Wisconsin?
See the planting guide for Mint — timing depends on your exact frost date.