Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe
Southwestern United States
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
silver dollar
In German
Applemint Baum
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Applemint Arbre
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
planta de la plata
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
silver dollar
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Applemint ligno
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Applemint and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Applemint and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Applemint and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Applemint and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Applemint and Silver Dollar
Care of Applemint and Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.