Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Europe, Middle East
Types
-
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Herb
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Peppermint
In German
Hainbuche
Pfefferminze
In French
charme
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
carpe
Mentha × piperita
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
grab
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Item carpinus
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Hornbeam and Peppermint
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Peppermint? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Peppermint. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Peppermint doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Peppermint has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen 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 Hornbeam and Peppermint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Peppermint
Season and care of Hornbeam and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppermint season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Peppermint Physical Information
Hornbeam and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Peppermint are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hornbeam and Peppermint
Care of Hornbeam and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam 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.