Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs
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 Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Peppermint
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Black Ash plant
In German
Pfefferminze
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Menthe poivrée
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Μέντα
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Peppermint
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peppermint and Black Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Black Ash? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Black Ash. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Black Ash 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 Black Ash 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 Black Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Black Ash
Season and care of Peppermint and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Black Ash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Black Ash Physical Information
Peppermint and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Black Ash are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Black Ash
Care of Peppermint and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.