Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
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
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
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, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Primula elatior
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Oxlip
In German
Applemint Baum
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Applemint Arbre
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Primula elatior
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Oxlip
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Oxlip
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Applemint and Oxlip
Season and care of Applemint and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Oxlip Physical Information
Applemint and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Oxlip are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Oxlip
Care of Applemint and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.