Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, Central America, South America
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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
Clay, Loam, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Kernel
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Applemint Baum
Mais
In French
Applemint Arbre
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
milho doce
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Kukurydza
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Andropogoneae
Season and Care of Applemint and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Applemint and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Applemint and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Applemint and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Applemint and Sweet Corn
Care of Applemint and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.