Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
China
Europe, Middle East
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Herb
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Barberry
Peppermint
In Hindi
Burberry
पिपरमिंट
In German
Burberry
Pfefferminze
In French
Burberry
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Burberry
Mentha × piperita
In Portuguese
Burberry
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
kwaśnica
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Barberry
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Barberry and Peppermint
Season and care of Barberry and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Barberry and Peppermint Physical Information
Barberry and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Peppermint are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Peppermint
Care of Barberry and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.