Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Europe, Middle East
Types
-
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
bipinnate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Bees
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
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, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Herb
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Peppermint
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
पिपरमिंट
In German
Echte Kamille
Pfefferminze
In French
Matricaria recutita
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Μέντα
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Peppermint
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Mentheae
Properties of German Chamomile and Peppermint
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Peppermint? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Peppermint. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Peppermint doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Peppermint has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of German Chamomile and Peppermint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Peppermint
Season and care of German Chamomile and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Peppermint season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Peppermint Physical Information
German Chamomile and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Peppermint are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Peppermint
Care of German Chamomile and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.