Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
2.50 cm
45.70 cm
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Applemint Baum
Hortensie
In French
Applemint Arbre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Hortensia
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Hortênsia
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Applemint and Bugleweed
Season and care of Applemint and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Bugleweed Physical Information
Applemint and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Bugleweed are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Applemint and Bugleweed
Care of Applemint and Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.