Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full 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
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Avoid during Pregnancy
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Peppermint
Dill
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
डिल प्लांट
In German
Pfefferminze
Dill Pflanze
In French
Menthe poivrée
Dill usine
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Dill Planta
In Greek
Μέντα
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Dill roślin
In Latin
Peppermint
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Peppermint and Dill
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Dill? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Dill. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Dill 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 Dill 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 Dill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Dill
Season and care of Peppermint and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Dill season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Dill is Neutral.
Peppermint and Dill Physical Information
Peppermint and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Dill are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Peppermint and Dill
Care of Peppermint and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.