Mint 'Chocolate'

Scientific Name: Mentha × piperita 'Chocolate Mint'

Common Name: Chocolate Mint

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Height: Up to 60 cm (2 feet)

Width: Approximately 45 cm (1.5 feet)

Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)

Attracts: Bees and butterflies

Flavour: Minty with subtle chocolate undertones

Use: Ideal for culinary dishes, especially desserts and beverages; also used in aromatherapy

Plant Habit: Spreading, vigorous growth habit

Harvest: Leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season; best used fresh

Companion Plants: Basil, rosemary, and sage

General Information: Chocolate Mint (Mentha × piperita 'Chocolate Mint') is a cultivar of peppermint, valued for its unique aroma and flavor that combines traditional mint with subtle chocolate notes. This hybrid plant is a cross between Mentha aquatica and Mentha spicata. It thrives in moist, shaded locations and spreads vigorously through underground rhizomes. The leaves are commonly used in culinary applications, such as flavoring desserts, beverages, and confections. They are also utilized in aromatherapy for their refreshing scent. To prevent unwanted spreading, gardeners often grow mint varieties like 'Chocolate Mint' in containers.