Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Soft, pale green lvs are splotched w/maroon that travel up the main veins. The foliage has a nice minty fragrance, but does not smell or taste like chocolate. The name is due to the coloration of the leaf. The dark variegation fades to a rich green in summer but returns again each spring. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: pale lav.. Ht: 1-2'. W: 2-3'. Exp: sun. Water: mod. USDA Z8.