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Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH

Description The herbaceous perennial Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate' (mint) bears showy blossoms during mid-summer to late summer. This plant has fragrant foliage.
Typical Uses Annual, culinary and ground cover.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate' .
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate' (mint) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.