Description: I'm selling over 600 + kinds of seeds ( and also live plants during the warmer months ) so check my other auctions . You are bidding on about 40 CHOCOLATE MINT SEEDS - Mentha × piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate'Please note seeds are extremely tiny . This hybrid is formed by crossing M. citrata (orange mint) with M. piperita to make the 'Chocolate' cultivar with the aroma of chocolate. The plant grows about two feet tall and forms an attractive ground cover. The rounded, lance-shaped leaves are a darker green than other forms of mint. Lavender-colored flowers bloom in summer. Bloom Time Mid- to late summer Flower Color Lavender, pink Hardiness Zones 5a–9a (USDA) Plant TypeHerbaceous perennial Mature Size 1–2 ft. tall and wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Medicinal use of Mint: A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, digestive disorders and various minor ailments. It is also used as a mouth-wash and a gargle for treating sore throats, ulcers, bad breath etc. The leaves are harvested as the plant comes into flower and can be dried for later use. The essential oil in the leaves is antiseptic, though it is toxic in large doses.Edible parts of Mint: Leaves - raw or cooked. A strong distinctive peppermint-like fragrance. Used as a flavoring in salads or cooked foods. The leaves are too pungent for most people to use as a flavoring. A herb tea is made from the leaves See my store for 600+ seeds , live plants ( during the warmer months ) and over 300+ books on plants and gardening . I add new items every day and combine shipping whenever possible .
Price: 4 USD
Location: Beachwood, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-11-24T12:02:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.1 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Non-Domestic Product: No
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Herb Seeds
Custom Bundle: No
Modified Item: No
