Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Eastern Europe
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Iris
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Peppermint
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Dwarf Iris
In German
Pfefferminze
Zwergiris
In French
Menthe poivrée
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Enano Iris
In Greek
Μέντα
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Peppermint
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Peppermint and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Dwarf Iris. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Peppermint and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Peppermint and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Peppermint and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Peppermint and Dwarf Iris
Care of Peppermint and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.