Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Europe, Middle East
Types
Not Available
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Fertile
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Herb
Botanical Name
MOLUCCELLA
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Bells-of-Ireland
Peppermint
In Hindi
Moluccella
पिपरमिंट
In German
Moluccella
Pfefferminze
In French
Moluccella
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Molucella
Mentha × piperita
In Portuguese
Molucella
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Molucella
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Molucella
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bells-of-Ireland and Peppermint
Wondering what are the properties of Bells-of-Ireland and Peppermint? We provide you with everything About Bells-of-Ireland and Peppermint. Bells-of-Ireland has thorns and Peppermint doesn't have thorns. Also Bells-of-Ireland does not have fragrant flowers. Bells-of-Ireland has allergic reactions like Not Available and Peppermint has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bells-of-Ireland and Peppermint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bells-of-Ireland and Peppermint
Season and care of Bells-of-Ireland and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Bells-of-Ireland and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bells-of-Ireland season is Summer and Fall and Peppermint season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bells-of-Ireland is Loam and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Bells-of-Ireland is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bells-of-Ireland and Peppermint Physical Information
Bells-of-Ireland and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Bells-of-Ireland height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bells-of-Ireland and Peppermint are as follows:
Bells-of-Ireland flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Bells-of-Ireland leaf color: Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bells-of-Ireland and Peppermint
Care of Bells-of-Ireland and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bells-of-Ireland pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bells-of-Ireland 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.