Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Vines
Origin
Europe, Middle East
United States, Mexico
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Type
Loamy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Peppermint
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Boston Ivy
In German
Pfefferminze
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Menthe poivrée
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Μέντα
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Peppermint
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Mentha
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppermint and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Peppermint and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Boston Ivy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Peppermint and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Peppermint and Boston Ivy
Care of Peppermint and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.