Overwintering guide
How to overwinter virginia mountain mint
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills virginia mountain mint in winter
Cutting virginia mountain mint hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering virginia mountain mint — FAQ
Does virginia mountain mint need to come indoors for winter?
Virginia Mountain Mint is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Virginia Mountain Mint is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move virginia mountain mint for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water virginia mountain mint in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills virginia mountain mint over winter?
Cutting virginia mountain mint hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.