{"product_id":"mint-seed","title":"Mint - Peruvian Black (Seeds)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69459653-3bf0-832c-a659-eddae0b6959d-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-116\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7af34075-92a4-4983-a689-9f4901c1834d\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eAlso known as Huacatay, \u003cem data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eTagetes minuta\u003c\/em\u003e is an ancient Andean herb that’s more closely related to marigolds than to mint—though its bold, complex aroma immediately suggests mint at first sniff. Its fragrance carries layered notes of cilantro, licorice, and citrus, making it a popular alternative for those who don’t enjoy the flavour of cilantro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eThe foliage will look familiar to anyone who has grown marigolds, while the small, sparse flowers (referenced in the species name \u003cem data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eminuta\u003c\/em\u003e) are secondary to the plant’s impressive size. Despite its delicate blooms, Peruvian Black Mint can reach up to 2 m (6') tall, making it a striking and architectural addition to the herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eTraditionally used in Peruvian cuisine, this herb is a key ingredient in many classic dishes. An added bonus: the roots are known to suppress several persistent perennial weeds, including ground elder, couch grass, and field bindweed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2 m (6')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to Zone 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eComplex, aromatic herbal scent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eAncient Andean culinary herb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eCilantro-like flavour alternative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eTall, dramatic garden presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eRoots help suppress certain perennial weeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1611\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA unique and multi-purpose herb that brings flavour, fragrance, and history to the garden. 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WEST COAST SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41672852308104,"sku":"96792","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0360\/4348\/9416\/files\/WCS_HR1190_1024x768px.jpg?v=1767981853","url":"https:\/\/sunsetnursery.ca\/products\/mint-seed","provider":"Sunset Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}