Plant has 1" long dark green leaves that has an peppermint, light chocolate aroma and flavor. Most people say it tastes like a thin mint or a York Peppermint Patty. Leaves are used fresh or dried in jellies, candies, teas, drinks and cooking. It grows 12-18" tall in full sun to part shade in well drained soil. Mints need to be confined or will outgrow beds. Perennial Zone 4-8.