Mint ‘Chocolate’

Description

The rounded, lance-shaped leaves are a darker green than other forms of mint. Lavender-colored flowers bloom in summer.

Chocolate mint leaves have a delightful minty chocolate flavor.  Stems tend to run rampantly. In small garden spaces, it’s best to tuck chocolate mint into a pot to curtail its wandering ways. Chocolate mint thrives alongside water gardens or in damp spots in the yard. Lushest growth occurs in moist soil in partial shade. Crush fresh leaves into water for a refreshing beverage, or add to tea or coffee. You can also dry leaves for flavoring desserts, like ice cream, meringues, quick breads, or cakes. Pick leaves frequently. Plants open lavender blooms in late summer. Tolerates light frost.

Attracts pollinators and is a good source of nectar and pollen for bees and butterflies.

9cm Plant

Height & Spread: very vigorous growth

Position: Full sun, best grown in containers to control its spread

Most mints are aggressive growers and will cover as much space as possible. The chocolate mint cultivar does not grow as rampantly as ordinary mint, but you may still want to grow it in containers or with some type of barrier in the ground.

Alternatively, you can plant the whole container in the ground to control its rhizomatous roots from spreading.

Care: Water well before planting and until established