It doesn’t have to be! Peppermint is a very hardy plant and is almost as easy to grow from a seed as it is to buy the plant. We’ll walk you through growing peppermint seeds step-by-step here.

It’s an ideal choice for the middle of a border, and thrives in rich, moist soil in light shade. Phlox paniculata 'Peppermint Twist' has pretty pink-and-white-striped fragrant flowers, on robust, ...