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Mint chocolate

Chocolate mint is a vigorous aromatic perennial with dark green, slightly purplish foliage, appreciated for its mentholated fragrance reminiscent of chocolate.
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Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 4 and above

Discover the plant

Common nameChocolate mint
FamilyLamiaceae
TypePerennial
Botanical nameMentha × piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate'

Chocolate mint is a perennial aromatic plant highly valued for its slightly purplish dark green foliage and its fresh scent reminiscent of peppermint with a sweet hint of chocolate. Its gourmet aroma makes it an original variety for herb gardens, edible containers, planters, and patio pots. Decorative, fragrant, and easy to harvest, it brings a fresh and surprising touch to gourmet arrangements.

Easy to grow, chocolate mint prefers a location in soft sun or partial shade, in fertile, cool, and well-drained soil. It appreciates regular watering to maintain tender, fragrant, and pleasant foliage. Like most mints, it can spread quickly in the ground, so it is recommended to grow it in pots or in a confined space to better control its growth. Frequent pruning encourages a denser plant and continuous production of new aromatic leaves.

Very versatile, chocolate mint is ideal for flavoring infusions, iced teas, lemonades, cocktails, hot chocolates, desserts, creams, sorbets, fruit salads, and sweet recipes. Its leaves are used fresh to add a minty, gourmet, and refreshing note to homemade preparations. It is an excellent plant for creating an original, productive, and easy-to-maintain aromatic garden, perfect for lovers of fragrant herbs and more creative flavors.

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Planting guide

From planting to establishment.

Propagation Division, cuttings or runners

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to neutral

Minimum temperature

-30°C

Care level

Easy

Watering

Regular; keep the soil moist without overwatering

Soil type

Fertile, fresh, humus-rich and well-drained soil

Fertilization

Light compost in spring; moderate fertilization in pots

Moisture

Average to high humidity; prefers cool soil

Seasonal care

Prune regularly to maintain a compact habit; grow in containers to control rhizomes; cut back in spring

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Recommended for pot cultivation to control its spread
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Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)

Width / spread

45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)

Flower color

Pale mauve to pink

Foliage color

Dark green with a hint of purple

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Rapid growth

Bloom period

Summer

Harvest

Spring to autumn leaves
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Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Lemon balm, chives, parsley, marigolds

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Bees, butterflies