Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
World/Pandemic
Types
-
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
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, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Viola
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Viola
In German
Applemint Baum
Viola
In French
Applemint Arbre
Alto
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Viola
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Βιόλα
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Viola
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Altówka
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Viola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Violoideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Viola
Season and care of Applemint and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Viola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Viola Physical Information
Applemint and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Viola are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Viola
Care of Applemint and Viola 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 Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.