Mentha × piperita ‘Chocolate’ — Chocolate Mint

Description

Chocolate Mint is a fresh and fragrant herb. Its green leaves have a cool mint scent with a sweet note. It grows fast and is easy to pick for drinks, tea, and simple desserts.

How to Grow Chocolate Mint

Give this mint sun or part shade. Keep the soil moist, but do not leave the roots in standing water. A pot is a good choice because mint can spread fast. Our guide to growing herbs indoors has more tips for pots and light.

Trim the stems often to keep the plant full. Pick leaves as you need them. You can also grow it near other herbs. See our herb garden guide for easy ideas on growing several herbs together.

Using Chocolate Mint

Use fresh leaves in tea, cold drinks, fruit, or sweets. Start with a small amount and add more to taste. If you want to grow young herbs for your garden, our young starter herb plugs are another useful option.

Simple Care

• Light: Sun to part shade.
• Water: Keep the soil moist.
• Soil: Use loose soil that drains well.
• Habit: Fast growing and spreading.
• Tip: Grow it in a pot to help control its spread.