Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Mentha spicata
Habitat
Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
-
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
Long, simple, curved and folded
Oval with toothed margin
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Spearmint
In Hindi
आड़ू
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Grüne Minze
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
menthe verte
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
menta verde
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
hortelã
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
mięta
In Latin
Hardy Red
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Spearmint
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Spearmint season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nectarine and Spearmint Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Spearmint are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Spearmint
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine 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 Nectarine 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.