Chocolate Mint
A unique hybrid of watermint and spearmint, the Chocolate Mint is treasured for its unique fragrance that is often described as chocolatey or citrusy. One of the preferred mints for baking and also makes an excellent and unique mojito if you don’t have any mojito mint on hand.
Latin Name: Mentha x piperita ‘Chocolate’
Site and Soil: Full to part sun and well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Hardy to -40° F.
Size at Maturity: 1′ in height by 2-3′ feet wide.
Bloom Time: late spring long blooming
Pests & Diseases: No pests or diseases that we’ve seen on our plants here in Portland.
USDA Zone: 4