Chocolate peppermint (Mentha × piperita f. citrata ‘Chocolate’) is an herb that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as chocolate peppermint.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: chocolate peppermint
Scientific name: Mentha × piperita f. citrata ‘Chocolate’
Plant type: Herbs, Perennials
Habit: Suckering
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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