Chocolate Mint

Mentha spicata var. piperita (Mint)

• Description:
  Dark green leaves with a scent reminiscent of chocolate peppermint patties.
  Height: 12"–18"
  Excellent for fruit desserts and tea.

• Planting Details:
  Space: 1'–2' circle
  Zones: 4–10

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Very Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Good
• Shade Tolerance: Good
• No Spray Required: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Fair
• Deer Resistance: Very Good
• Thorns: No
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Leaf
• Self-Fertile: Yes

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