{"product_id":"mountain-mint-live-plant-cutting-6-8-inch-unrooted-herb-cutting-copy","title":"Mountain Mint Live Plant Cutting - Spring Preorder","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain Mint Live Plant Cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Preorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePycnanthemum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReserve a fresh Mountain Mint cutting for the upcoming growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Mountain Mint is available for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring preorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when fresh cuttings are not currently being harvested for immediate shipment. Ordering now reserves your place for new spring growth once the plants are actively growing again and conditions are appropriate for safely shipping live plant material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain Mint is appreciated for its fresh aromatic foliage, clumping growth habit, and strong appeal to pollinators when in bloom. Unlike many true mints that spread aggressively through underground runners, Mountain Mint generally grows in expanding clumps, making it a beautiful choice for herb gardens, pollinator gardens, naturalized plantings, and containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach cutting will be freshly harvested from healthy plants grown at our Blue Ridge Mountain homestead and carefully prepared for shipment when spring growth is ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Is a Preorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for a future spring shipment. It is not currently available for immediate shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreorders will be fulfilled in the order they are received once:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy spring growth is established \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants are large enough to safely harvest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperatures are appropriate for shipping live cuttings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeather and carrier conditions allow us to ship without unnecessary risk to the plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these are living plants, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean exact ship date cannot be guaranteed in advance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will begin fulfilling orders as soon as spring growth and shipping conditions allow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne fresh, unrooted Mountain Mint cutting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne rockwool rooting cube \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisture-protective packaging for transit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic care and propagation instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunrooted plant cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not an established rooted plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause each cutting is naturally grown and individually harvested, size, branching, leaf shape, color, fragrance, and overall appearance may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Mountain Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh, aromatic foliage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClumping rather than aggressively running growth habit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for pollinator gardens \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators when flowering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for herb gardens and naturalized plantings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be grown in containers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting addition to specialty herb collections \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance and growth may vary according to season, maturity, sunlight, temperature, soil, and other growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePycnanthemum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mountain Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perennial herb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-draining soil while establishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clumping and spreading gradually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Containers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain Mint is distinct from many plants in the true mint genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMentha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than spreading aggressively by underground runners, it generally forms expanding clumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopular Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator gardens \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerb gardens \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative-style plantings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCottage gardens \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturalized garden areas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer gardening \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea gardens \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialty herb collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant: Care Immediately After Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen your preorder ships, please unpack your cutting immediately after delivery and remove all shipping materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the lower portion of the stem in clean, room-temperature water for a minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Keep all leaves above the waterline, with only the lower stem and at least one propagation node submerged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis recovery period allows the cutting to rehydrate and recover from normal shipping stress before rooting begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the recovery period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the cutting in bright, indirect light \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep it away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace the water if it becomes cloudy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not add fertilizer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not allow leaves to remain submerged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemporary wilting or softness can occur after shipping and does not necessarily indicate damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooting Your Cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the initial 48-hour recovery period, continue rooting using either of these methods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the stem and propagation node in clean water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the stem and propagation node into the included pre-soaked rockwool cube supplied with water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the leaves above the waterline and do not allow the rockwool cube to dry out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide bright, indirect light while roots develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not transfer the cutting directly into soil immediately after delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the cutting to remain in water or water-supplied rockwool until several healthy roots have formed and are at least approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before transplanting into an appropriate potting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooting time varies according to temperature, light, water quality, plant condition, and other growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Your Preorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreorders will begin shipping when spring growth and weather conditions allow safe harvesting and shipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce fulfillment begins, live plant orders are generally processed within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–5 business days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and normally ship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday through Wednesday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to reduce the likelihood of weekend carrier delays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracking information will be provided when your order ships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these are living plants, shipment may be delayed during unusually cold temperatures, severe weather, or other conditions that could place the cutting at unnecessary risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers are responsible for confirming that this plant can legally be shipped to and grown at their destination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information About Live Cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is a living, unrooted plant cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccessful rooting and future growth depend on shipping conditions, temperature, handling, propagation method, moisture, light, climate, and ongoing care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe carefully select and package each cutting, but rooting success and future plant performance cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf The Robertson Rottie Ranch makes an error with your order or is unable to fulfill it, the issue will be handled in accordance with our Return \u0026amp; 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