Sometimes the term Chocolate refers more to the color of a plant than the scent of the plant, as in the case of Chocolate Mint Scented Geranium. This tantalizing plant has a  handsome chocolate-colored vein that runs down the rib of the leaf and fans out into its fingers. The almost black variegation fades to a rich green as summer progresses, and returns again each spring. While this is a great-looking plant with a rich minty fragrance, it does not smell or taste like chocolate. 

This photo shows Chocolate Mint Scented Geranium in early winter. As you can see, it is attractive, but has no blotch. This plant is about two feet tall and three feet wide. It will die back to the ground in late winter but in our normal winters (mid 20's) it will not die.

Chocolate Mint Scented Geranium makes a great addition to our Zone 8 Fragrant Herb Garden Six Pack.

Cultural Information

Height: 2 Feet 

Hardiness: Perennial
in Zones 8-11

Flower Color: White 

Characteristics: Full Sun,
Herbaceous

Uses: Culinary,
Fragrant Ornamental