Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
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
Bees
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Lupinus
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Spearmint
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
lupine
Grüne Minze
In French
usine de lupin
menthe verte
In Spanish
planta de lupino
menta verde
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
hortelã
In Polish
łubin roślin
mięta
In Latin
Plinio herba
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lupine and Spearmint
Wondering what are the properties of Lupine and Spearmint? We provide you with everything About Lupine and Spearmint. Lupine doesn't have thorns and Spearmint doesn't have thorns. Also Lupine does not have fragrant flowers. Lupine has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting and Spearmint has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting. 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 Lupine and Spearmint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lupine and Spearmint
Season and care of Lupine and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Spearmint season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lupine and Spearmint Physical Information
Lupine and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Spearmint are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Lupine and Spearmint
Care of Lupine and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lupine 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.