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Mentha x piperita 'Chocolate'
Chocolate Mint
Mentha x piperita 'Chocolate'
Description
Code: 5386Family: LabiataeGenus: Mentha
Plant Type:Herb
This tasty mint smells only slightly of chocolate. Bronzy new leaves grow vigorously along red-hued stems. Use dried in teas and cooking.
Blooms: Summer
Summer
Growth Rate: Fast
Size Range: 18-24" tall x 24-36" wide
Cultural Information
Exposure
Sun SunPart Shade Part Shade
Soil:
Water Use: Moderate
Maintenance: Low
Hardiness Zone: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Cold Hardy to -40° to -30°F
Features and Benefits
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsCulinary Uses Culinary Uses
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantEdible Parts Edible Parts
Fabulous Foliage Fabulous FoliageFragrant Fragrant
Good for Tea Good for TeaMay Naturalize May Naturalize
Medicinal Uses Medicinal UsesNative to NorthWest Native to NorthWest
Showy Flowers Showy FlowersTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil
Grown by: Blooming Nursery,Inc & Blooming Junction
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