Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
China
Europe, Middle East
Types
Freestone, Clingstone
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
-
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
Elliptic
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
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
Avoid during Pregnancy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Herb
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Peppermint
In Hindi
डोनट पीच
पिपरमिंट
In German
Donut Pfirsich
Pfefferminze
In French
Donut Peach
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Donut Peach
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
Μέντα
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Donut Peach
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Donut Peach
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Peppermint
Season and care of Donut Peach and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Donut Peach and Peppermint Physical Information
Donut Peach and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Donut Peach and Peppermint are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Donut Peach and Peppermint
Care of Donut Peach and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Donut Peach 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.