Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Diuretic
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Peppermint
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Esperanza
In German
Pfefferminze
Esperanza
In French
Menthe poivrée
Esperanza
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Esperanza
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Esperanza
In Latin
Peppermint
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Peppermint and Esperanza
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Esperanza? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Esperanza. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Esperanza 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 Esperanza 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 Esperanza and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Esperanza
Season and care of Peppermint and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Esperanza season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Esperanza Physical Information
Peppermint and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Esperanza are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Esperanza
Care of Peppermint and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.