Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do not water excessively
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Peppermint
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Pfefferminze
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Menthe poivrée
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Μέντα
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Peppermint
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Peppermint and Hybrid Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Hybrid Phlox? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Hybrid Phlox. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Hybrid Phlox 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 Hybrid Phlox 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 Hybrid Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Peppermint and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Peppermint and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Peppermint and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Peppermint and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.