{"product_id":"chocolate-mint-mentha-piperita-chocolate-3-starter-plugs-perennial-herb","title":"Chocolate Mint Plant, 3 Starter Plugs Perennial Herb, Aromatic Leaves for Tea and Cocktails","description":"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. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ⸻ \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Plant Details \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e *\tBotanical name: Mentha × piperita 'Chocolate'\r \u003cbr\u003e \t*\tCommon name: Chocolate Mint\r \u003cbr\u003e \t*\tPlant type: Perennial herb\r \u003cbr\u003e \t*\tLight: Full sun to partial shade\r \u003cbr\u003e \t*\tHardiness Zones: 4, 9\r \u003cbr\u003e \t*\tMature height: 12, 18 inches\r \u003cbr\u003e \t*\tSpread: 18, 24 inches\r \u003cbr\u003e \t*\tBloom time: Summer (small lavender flowers attract pollinators)\r \u003cbr\u003e \r \u003cbr\u003e ⸻\r \u003cbr\u003e \r \u003cbr\u003e Growing Information\r \u003cbr\u003e \r \u003cbr\u003e 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.\r \u003cbr\u003e \r \u003cbr\u003e ⸻\r \u003cbr\u003e \r \u003cbr\u003e Culinary \u0026amp; Pollinator Notes\r \u003cbr\u003e \t*\tIdeal for teas, desserts, or garnish\r \u003cbr\u003e \t*\tFlowers attract bees and butterflies\r \u003cbr\u003e \t*\tCan be grown in pots to contain spreading roots\r \u003cbr\u003e \r \u003cbr\u003e ⸻\r \u003cbr\u003e \r \u003cbr\u003e \r \u003cbr\u003e \r \u003cbr\u003e Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before\r \u003cbr\u003e using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing,\r \u003cbr\u003e or on any medications. For educational purposes only. This\r \u003cbr\u003e information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug\r \u003cbr\u003e Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose,\r \u003cbr\u003e treat, cure, or prevent any disease.","brand":"Zenobia's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67669603549549,"sku":"CMINT450","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1919\/9085\/files\/il_fullxfull.8678684114_3b4a.jpg?v=1792011149","url":"https:\/\/zenobiasgarden.com\/products\/chocolate-mint-mentha-piperita-chocolate-3-starter-plugs-perennial-herb","provider":"Zenobia's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}