Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
-
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bearded Iris
Mentha spicata
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Spearmint
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Grüne Minze
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
menthe verte
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
menta verde
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
hortelã
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
mięta
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Spearmint
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Spearmint season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Spearmint Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Spearmint are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Spearmint
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.