Mentha CHOCOLATE MINT

Common name(s): chocolate mint

Description: perennial; a vigorous peppermint with dark green foliage and a mild chocolate aroma. Lavender pink flowers in summer. 

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 6 ft.

Position: sun or shade, any soil. Mints generally spread aggressively by rhizomes and can quickly become a nuisance in the garden. We strongly recommend growing them in containers to prevent unwanted spreading.

Uses: medicine, aromatherapy, cosmetics, culinary- beverages, sauces, candies, syrups, etc.

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below