Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Herb
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
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
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Bees, Flies
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
ANETHUM graveolens 'Fernleaf'
Common Name
Peppermint
Dwarf Dill, Fernleaf Dill
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Hydrangea
In German
Pfefferminze
Hortensie
In French
Menthe poivrée
Hortensia
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Hortensja
In Latin
Peppermint
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Peppermint and Fernleaf Dill
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Fernleaf Dill? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Fernleaf Dill. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Fernleaf 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 Fernleaf 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 Fernleaf Dill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Fernleaf Dill
Season and care of Peppermint and Fernleaf Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Fernleaf Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Fernleaf Dill season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Fernleaf Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Fernleaf Dill is Neutral.
Peppermint and Fernleaf Dill Physical Information
Peppermint and Fernleaf Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Fernleaf Dill height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Fernleaf Dill are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Fernleaf Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Fernleaf Dill leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Peppermint and Fernleaf Dill
Care of Peppermint and Fernleaf 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 Fernleaf 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 Fernleaf Dill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.