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Chocolate mint

18 years ago

Does anyone know where I can get a chocolate mint plant? I dug one out of someone's yard last fall as they were planning major landscaping changes, but it didn't surive the winter as the dog took to it's tangled vines and pulled it out of the ground. I'm not concerned about the spreading - planting it in an area surrounded by patio.

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fatamorgana2121
18 years ago
Richters is one such place....

FataMorgana

Here is a link that might be useful: Richters Mint Page
francescod
18 years ago
If the mint got a foothold (or any piece was left in the ground) before being pulled out of the ground there may be hope yet. I have had mint take root from a small piece of stem that fell on the ground when I was cutting back some potted plants. It is probably still a little early in your zone to see any obvious growth yet.
Mint stolons can travel quite a ways before emerging in unexpected areas so beware.
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melonpocky
18 years ago
Incidentally, I picked one up from Wally World on Saturday, so you may be able to find it at local nurseries and nursery departments of retail stores.

Also, I've heard stories of mint traveling under driveways and sidewalks, so beware of its uncanny impulse to spread far and wide to take over!
tootsiepop254
18 years ago
I have a few chocolate Mint seedlings.. Email me if you would be interested.

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