Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Middle East
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Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Peppermint
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Pfefferminze
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Menthe poivrée
citron basilic
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Μέντα
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
manjericão limão
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Peppermint
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Peppermint and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Peppermint and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Lemon Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Peppermint and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Peppermint and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Peppermint and Lemon Basil
Care of Peppermint and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.