Chocolate Mint (Mentha × piperita 'Chocolate') is a vigorous, aromatic perennial herb with deep green leaves and a subtle chocolate scent. Perfect for teas, desserts, cocktails, and culinary gardens, it also attracts pollinators and adds fragrance to any garden bed or container. This listing is for a live plant, not seeds and not bare root. These organic seedlings arrive as starter plugs, ready to grow into mint plants, including peppermint and other herbal plants and medicinal herbs.

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Plant Details

* Botanical name: Mentha × piperita 'Chocolate'
* Common name: Chocolate Mint
* Plant type: Perennial herb
* Light: Full sun to partial shade
* Hardiness Zones: 4, 9
* Mature height: 12, 18 inches
* Spread: 18, 24 inches
* Bloom time: Summer (small lavender flowers attract pollinators)

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Growing Information

Chocolate Mint prefers well-draining, moist soil and will spread quickly if left unchecked, great for containers or herb borders. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prevents flowering, keeping the leaves flavorful.

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Culinary & Pollinator Notes
* Ideal for teas, desserts, or garnish
* Flowers attract bees and butterflies
* Can be grown in pots to contain spreading roots

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