Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Peppermint
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Pfefferminze
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Menthe poivrée
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
cólquico
In Greek
Μέντα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
aftomn gema
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Peppermint
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Colchiceae
Properties of Peppermint and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Autumn Crocus. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Peppermint does not have fragrant flowers. Peppermint has allergic reactions like flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn and Sore Throat and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn and Sore Throat. 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 Peppermint and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Peppermint and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Peppermint and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Peppermint and Autumn Crocus
Care of Peppermint and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.