Mint "Chocolate" - Live Plant

Chocolate Mint (Mentha)

Description

Chocolate Mint is a fragrant mint variety known for its refreshing mint flavor with subtle chocolate-like undertones. The plant features dark green leaves often accented by deep purple stems, giving it an attractive appearance in herb gardens. This vigorous mint spreads quickly and produces lush aromatic foliage that can be harvested throughout the growing season.

You Will Receive

A well-rooted plant in a 4" container, with a plant height between 6–20 inches. Plants may be lightly trimmed to ensure they fit safely in the shipping box.

Growing Conditions

☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade

🌱 Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil

💧 Water: Regular moisture; do not allow to dry out completely

🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in mild to warm climates

📍 USDA Zones: 5–9

❄️ Cold Hardiness: Frost tolerant; dies back in winter and returns in spring

Blooming Season

• Mid to late summer
• Produces soft purple flower spikes that attract pollinators.

Growth Habit

• Upright spreading perennial
• 18–30 inches tall
• Spreads by runners; best grown in containers or contained beds

Uses

1. 🍵 Tea Herb: Smooth, lightly floral mint tea
2. 🌿 Culinary: Fresh leaves for beverages and desserts
3. 🐝 Pollinator Support: Flowers attract bees
4. 🏡 Container Herb: Excellent for patio pots to control spread 

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