Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Grass
Origin
Europe, Middle East
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
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, Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Peppermint
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Pfefferminze
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Menthe poivrée
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Μέντα
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Peppermint
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Peppermint and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Blue Grama Grass. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass 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 Blue Grama Grass 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 Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Peppermint and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Peppermint and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Peppermint and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Peppermint and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.