Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Rodents
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Spearmint
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Northern Seehafer
Grüne Minze
In French
Northern Sea Oats
menthe verte
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
menta verde
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
hortelã
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
mięta
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Spearmint
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Spearmint season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Spearmint Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Spearmint are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Spearmint
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats 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.