Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Hybrid origin
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Confusion, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
Common Name
Peppermint
Angel's Trumpet
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Brugmansia
In German
Pfefferminze
Brugmansia
In French
Menthe poivrée
Brugmansia
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Brugmansia
In Greek
Μέντα
Brugmansia
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Brugmansia
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Brugmansia
In Latin
Peppermint
Brugmansia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peppermint and Brugmansia
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Brugmansia? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Brugmansia. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Brugmansia 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 Brugmansia 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 Brugmansia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Brugmansia
Season and care of Peppermint and Brugmansia is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Brugmansia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Brugmansia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Brugmansia Physical Information
Peppermint and Brugmansia physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Brugmansia are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
- Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Care of Peppermint and Brugmansia
Care of Peppermint and Brugmansia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Brugmansia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Brugmansia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.