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Chocolate Ganache Mint Mentha x piperita

Flower Season
  • Summer
Mature Size
2' 14" 61cm 36cm
Height: 12" - 2'
Spread: 10" - 14"
Height: 30cm - 61cm
Spread: 25cm - 36cm
  • 12 - 24 Inches
    10 - 14 Inches
    10 - 14 Inches
    30cm - 61cm
    25cm - 36cm
    25cm - 36cm

    Features

    Minty fragrance with chocolate overtones, adds a refreshing creme de menthe flavor. Chocolate mint plant leaves are a popular choice for use in salads, teas, desserts, sauces, potpourri and as a garnish.

    Fragrant Foliage
    Fall Interest
    Heat Tolerant
    Deadheading Not Necessary
    Attracts: 
    Bees

    Characteristics

    Days to Fruit: 
    60
    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cm
    Trails Up To: 
    12 Inches 30cm
    Spacing: 
    10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cm
    Spread: 
    10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Pink
    Flower Shade: 
    Rose-mauve
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    green
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Hardiness Zones: 
    5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Edible Herb
    Uses: 
    Good for Preserving
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