Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Middle East
Types
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Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, 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
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Bees
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
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Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Herb
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Peppermint
In German
Koriander
Pfefferminze
In French
Coriandre
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Cilantro
Mentha × piperita
In Portuguese
Coentro
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Kolendra
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
coriandrum
Peppermint
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coriandreae
Mentheae
Season and Care of Coriander and Peppermint
Season and care of Coriander and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Coriander and Peppermint Physical Information
Coriander and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Peppermint are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coriander and Peppermint
Care of Coriander and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Coriander 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.