Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
China, Japan
Types
-
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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
Requires regular 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
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
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
winter daphne
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
winter daphne
In German
Applemint Baum
Daphne odora
In French
Applemint Arbre
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Daphne odora
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Daphne odora
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Daphne odora
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Applemint and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Winter Daphne. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Applemint and Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Applemint and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Applemint and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Applemint and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Applemint and Winter Daphne
Care of Applemint and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.