Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
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Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
AMMI majus
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
बिशप निराना
In German
Applemint Baum
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Applemint Arbre
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
biznaga
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Mentha
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Applemint and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Applemint and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Applemint and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Applemint and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Applemint and Bishop's Weed
Care of Applemint and Bishop's Weed 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 Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.