{"product_id":"mountain-mint-live-plant-cutting-6-8-inch-unrooted-herb-cutting","title":"Mountain Mint Live Plant Cutting - 6–8 Inch Unrooted Herb Cutting","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain Mint Live Plant Cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\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\u003eAdd a beautiful native-style aromatic herb to your garden with Mountain Mint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain Mint is known for its fresh mint-like fragrance, 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 particularly useful addition to herb gardens, pollinator gardens, naturalized plantings, and containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach cutting is freshly harvested from healthy plants grown at our Blue Ridge Mountain homestead and carefully prepared for shipment.\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\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 6–8 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\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 from listing photographs.\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 addition to pollinator gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive to bees, butterflies, and other visiting 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 flavor are naturally subjective and 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 racing underground in every direction like it has acquired neighboring property rights, it generally forms expanding clumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact mature size, flowering period, and winter hardiness may vary according to species, climate, growing zone, soil, planting location, and ongoing care.\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\u003ePlease 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 all 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive 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\u003eYour cutting will be wrapped with moisture-protective materials and carefully packaged for transit.\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\u003eLive cuttings are available only when we are actively harvesting and fulfilling plant orders. Seasonal temperatures, severe weather, or plant growth conditions may occasionally require us to pause live-plant shipping.\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; Refund Policy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn More Before You Buy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Robertson Rottie Ranch on YouTube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and follow our Mountain Apothecary series for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerb profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation and rooting techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerb preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator gardening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomestead growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Our Homestead to Yours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Mountain Mint cutting is grown and freshly harvested by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain Moon Apothecary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the botanical and herb-growing line of The Robertson Rottie Ranch, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting our small mountain homestead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mountain Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67283340329209,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/2927\/4617\/files\/MountainMintApothecaryLabel_1.png?v=1791124240","url":"https:\/\/therobertsonrottieranch.com\/products\/mountain-mint-live-plant-cutting-6-8-inch-unrooted-herb-cutting","provider":"The Robertson Rottie Ranch, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}