Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
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, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Fall Phlox
In German
Applemint Baum
fall phlox
In French
Applemint Arbre
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Fall Phlox
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Applemint and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Applemint and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fall Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Applemint and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Fall Phlox
Care of Applemint and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.