Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
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Europe, Middle East
Types
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Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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 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
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Asthma
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
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
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Herb
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Beverly Sills'
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Iris-Tall Bearded
Peppermint
In Hindi
Beverly Sills Iris Plant
पिपरमिंट
In German
Beverly Sills Iris Pflanze
Pfefferminze
In French
Beverly Sills Iris Plante
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Planta Iris Sills Beverly
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Μπέβερλι Σιλς Iris Φυτών
Μέντα
In Portuguese
Beverly Sills Iris planta
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Beverly Sills Iris Roślin
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Beverly Sills Iris Planta
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Beverly Sills Iris and Peppermint
Season and care of Beverly Sills Iris and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Beverly Sills Iris and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beverly Sills Iris season is Spring and Peppermint season is Spring. The type of soil for Beverly Sills Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Beverly Sills Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Beverly Sills Iris and Peppermint Physical Information
Beverly Sills Iris and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Beverly Sills Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Beverly Sills Iris and Peppermint are as follows:
Beverly Sills Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Beverly Sills Iris leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beverly Sills Iris and Peppermint
Care of Beverly Sills Iris and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beverly Sills Iris 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 Beverly Sills Iris 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.