Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Applemint Baum
Amur Schilf
In French
Applemint Arbre
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Applemint and Amur Silvergrass
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Amur Silvergrass? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Amur Silvergrass. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Applemint and Amur Silvergrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Applemint and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Applemint and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Applemint and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Applemint and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.