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Lovely bright green leaves of the Mentha piperita f citrata 'Chocolate' or
Peppermint or Chocolate Mint plant
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Mentha x piperita f citrata 'Chocolate'
(Peppermint, Chocolate Mint) |
Origin: Native to Europe, Asia
Family: Lamiaceae
Light:
Full sun/part shade
Height: 1-1.5'
Spread: 1.5-2'
Blooms:
Fragrant, lavender-purple
Foliage:
Chocolate-scented,
green
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Water: Regular
Propagation: Division, offsets
Uses: Container
Caution: Invasive
Comments: Mentha piperita f citrata 'Chocolate' or Peppermint or Chocolate
Mint is a hardy perennial herb that thrives well in full sun or part
shade. Chocolate Mint is easily propagated by cuttings. It is easy to grow.
Mentha piperita f citrata 'Chocolate' self sows and spreads by runners, so plant
one handy in a container and to control its spread.
Scented leaves of Peppermint are used in cakes, puddings, cookies, teas and coffee.
I love to chew on the leaves to help keep me slim. The fragrance of
Peppermint captivates every passerby. I enjoy tremendously the
chocolaty aroma of this wonderful herb that fills the air in my garden
every day.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 5-9 |
