Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Eastern Asia
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Yellow 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Peppermint
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Pfefferminze
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Menthe poivrée
kiwai
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Μέντα
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Peppermint
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peppermint and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Hardy Kiwi. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Peppermint and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Peppermint and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Peppermint and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Peppermint and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.