Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
2.50 cm
8.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Pink
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Slippery Elm
In German
Applemint Baum
Rotulme
In French
Applemint Arbre
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Applemint and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Applemint and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Applemint and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Slippery Elm
Care of Applemint and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.