Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Europe, Turkey
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
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Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Peppermint
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In German
Pfefferminze
Hainbuche
In French
Menthe poivrée
charme
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
carpe
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
choupo-branco
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
grab
In Latin
Peppermint
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peppermint and Hornbeam
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Hornbeam. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Hornbeam
Season and care of Peppermint and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Hornbeam season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Hornbeam Physical Information
Peppermint and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Hornbeam are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peppermint and Hornbeam
Care of Peppermint and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.