Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
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
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Width
2.50 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, 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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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 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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Common Rue
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
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Applemint and Common Rue
Season and care of Applemint and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Rue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Common Rue Physical Information
Applemint and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Common Rue are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Applemint and Common Rue
Care of Applemint and Common Rue 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 Common Rue 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 Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.