Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
India
Types
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Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
meadows, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Pink, Fuchsia
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
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
DIANTHUS
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Dianthus
In German
Applemint Baum
Dianthus
In French
Applemint Arbre
Dianthus
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Dianthus
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Dianthus
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Dianthus
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Dianthus
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Dianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Caryophylleae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caryophylloideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Dianthus
Season and care of Applemint and Dianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Dianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dianthus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dianthus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Dianthus Physical Information
Applemint and Dianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Dianthus are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
- Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Applemint and Dianthus
Care of Applemint and Dianthus 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 Dianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.