Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Not Available
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Not available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate-lanceolate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Needs less 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, Alkaline
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Peppermint
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Lemon Thyme
In German
Pfefferminze
Zitronenthymian
In French
Menthe poivrée
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
citron Thyme
In Greek
Μέντα
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Peppermint
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Properties of Peppermint and Lemon Thyme
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Lemon Thyme? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Lemon Thyme. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Peppermint and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Lemon Thyme season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Peppermint and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Peppermint and Lemon Thyme
Care of Peppermint and Lemon Thyme 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 Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.