Mentha (Mint) Chocolate

Mentha (Mint)

Chocolate Mint:  Chocolate Mint neither smells nor tastes like traditional chocolate, but rather it is reminiscent of an Andes after-dinner chocolate mint. Thus, the suggestion of Chocolate is there and is strong enough to make us love it. There are two growth phases for mints, at first, in early spring, the stems head up to make flowers. After flower production, the horizontal runners take off and cover a lot of distance in a short time. Bees and Butterflies love mint flowers.

Full to Part Sun

Height: 24-36″/Spread: 20-24″

Size Available: 1201

Mentha (Mint) Chocolate

Description

Mentha (Mint)

What herb garden would be complete without mint? Highly aromatic, with uses in the culinary arts, herbal medicine and crafting, mints are among the easiest herbs to grow. Use in summer drinks and teas, vegetable and fruit salads or even with meat or savory dishes. Make a fragrant summer wreath or bouquet! Although it is rich in many volatile essential oils, it is menthol that is most recognizable as the “minty” smell. Menthol has antiseptic, decongestant, and analgesic uses.

Mint is a great plant for beginning gardeners and container gardeners. In fact, growing mint in containers is advisable to prevent it from spreading to where it isn’t wanted. On the flip side, mint makes a fast spreading ground cover that combines nicely with trees and shrubs. If placed mindfully among plants of similar vigor, it can be the perfect plant in a mixed border.