Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
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Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Peony
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Peony
Applemint Tree
In German
Pfingstrose
Applemint Baum
In French
Pivoine
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Peonía
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
παιωνία
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Peônia
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Piwonia
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Paeoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Peony and Applemint
Season and care of Peony and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Applemint season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Peony and Applemint Physical Information
Peony and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Peony and Applemint are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Peony and Applemint
Care of Peony and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.