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After Eight Chocolate Mint

After Eight Chocolate Mint

MENTHA x piperita 'After Eight'

  • Full Sun (6+ hrs) and Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
  • Bushy
  • Ships as a 4"plant
  • 18"-24"
  • 1'–2'
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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.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and shipped until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

Additionally, any delays or damages in shipping are covered by our Healthy Plant Guarantee.

If you're plants arrived damaged, we will happily replace them for free!

Please contact us, send a picture, and detail any damage, so that we can continue to improve our shipping process and make sure you receive the healthy plants you paid for.

Mature Height is 1'–2'

Mature Spread is 18"-24"

Watering: Keep moist

Blooms in:

  • Summer

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