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After Eight Chocolate Mint

After Eight Chocolate Mint

MENTHA x piperita 'After Eight'

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  • Partial Sun/Shade (3-6 hrs/day)
  • Perennial
  • Mature Spread:

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Bloom Seasons: Summer

Pest Resistance: Pest Resistant (General)

Environmental Tolerance: Drought Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, Boggy Soil Tolerant, and Rocky/Sandy Soil Tolerant

Attracts Butterflies and Bees

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About this Plant

Organic After Eight Chocolate Mint (Mentha x piperita After Eight) is a gourmet culinary herb that brings a sophisticated twist to the classic peppermint. Named after the iconic dark chocolate mint thins, this variety is prized for its splendid "chocolate-meets-cool-mint" flavor profile and its deep green, aromatic foliage.

As a vigorous member of the Mentha genus, 'After Eight' is incredibly easy to grow and adds a unique, surprising taste to your herb garden. It is the ultimate dessert mint—perfect for infusing into hot chocolate, garnishing chocolate mousse, or even coating the fresh leaves in melted dark chocolate for a homemade treat. In the garden, it forms a lush, upright clump that produces delicate white flowers in the summer, serving as a bustling hub for butterflies and bees. Because of its spreading nature, it is a fantastic choice for dedicated herb pots where its fragrance can be enjoyed every time you brush past.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Gourmet Flavor: A distinct dark chocolate undertone that elevates teas, cocktails, and desserts.
  • Effortless Growth: Thrives with very little maintenance and is naturally resistant to most pests.
  • Aromatic & Ornamental: Deeply scented leaves and summer blooms add sensory appeal to sun or part-shade spots.
  • Pollinator Friendly: Its summer flowers are highly attractive to beneficial bees and butterflies.
  • Versatile Culinary Use: The perfect ingredient for mint juleps, mojitos, ice cream, and infused waters.

This 4-inch healthy live plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moderate watering in well-drained soil. Like most mints, it is best grown in a container to keep its vigorous spreading habit contained. Reaching a height of 18–24 inches, it provides a steady supply of fresh leaves for your kitchen throughout the growing season. Hardy in USDA Zone 6.