Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Pink, Lavender
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Spearmint
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Applemint Baum
Grüne Minze
In French
Applemint Arbre
menthe verte
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
menta verde
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
hortelã
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
mięta
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Applemint and Spearmint
Season and care of Applemint and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Spearmint Physical Information
Applemint and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Spearmint are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Spearmint
Care of Applemint and Spearmint 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 Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.