Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Japan
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
not available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Peppermint
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
crimson pygmy
In German
Pfefferminze
crimson pygmy
In French
Menthe poivrée
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Μέντα
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Peppermint
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Lamiaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peppermint and Crimson Pygmy
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Crimson Pygmy. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Peppermint and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Peppermint and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Peppermint and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Peppermint and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.