Description
Other Names: Mentha peperita ‘Chocolate Mint’
Like all mint plants, chocolate mint is a rapid-growing herb that requires minimal care. Plant chocolate mint on your patio or in your herb garden and enjoy the enticing chocolate mint aroma every time you walk by. Snip a few leaves to sprinkle over fresh strawberries, or brew a cup of chocolate mint tea.
like other square-stemmed members of the mint family, this variety is a vigorous grower and can quickly take over your garden.
Size: 3.5″ Potted Plant
Height: 24.0-30.0”
Spread: 12.0-18.0”
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil Type: Vigorous grower in most soils. Tolerates poor quality soil.
Hardiness Zones: 5(tender),6,7,8,9,10 Also makes a good house plant
Attributes: Edible, Fast Growth, Deer Resistant, Culinary, Houseplant, Herb, Fragrant
Care/Use: Easy Care; Culinary herb for gardens and containers; Leaves can be used to flavour tea or as garnish for desserts/drinks; Harvest or cut back at regular intervals and remove old woody plants.
