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Mint, Chocolate
Mentha piperita
- Category: Perennial, Herbs
- Hardiness Zone:4-11
- Height:12-24 Inches
- Spread:16-18 Inches
- Foliage Color: Bronze
This herb is not only tasty, but its color and the scent is delightful. Aromatic leaves and purple blooms in spring are a treat for the senses. This delicious chocolate-mint scented foliage sets it apart from other mints. Lovely as a garnish, a superb container selection or nice groundcover for beds and borders, near paths, decks or porches where fragrance can be appreciated.
Mint, Chocolate - Chocolate Mint/Mentha piperita (Perennial) from Hoffie Nursery
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Creeping/Ground Cover |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Bloom Time
| • | June - July |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Mint, Chocolate
Keep this herb under control. Will spread by runners if allowed. Performs best in moist, fertile soil. Harvest foliage and stems just prior to bloom season for best flavor. Leaves may be easily dried for late use.