Chocolate Mint (Garden Starter Plant)
$599
4"
Mentha × piperita 'Chocolate Mint'
Chocolate mint leaves have a delightful minty chocolate flavor, much like the classic Girl Scout cookie. Stems tend to run rampantly over—and under—soil. In small garden spaces, it’s best to tuck chocolate mint into a pot to contain 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.
- Light: Full sun to part shade
- Spacing: 18-24 inches
- Plant size: 24 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches wide
- Garden use: Herb gardens, beside water gardens, or in containers
- Culinary use: Use leaves fresh, dried, or frozen in water
* Photos and description courtesy of Bonnie Plants.