Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Europe, Middle East
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial 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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Peppermint
Peppermint
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
पिपरमिंट
In German
Pfefferminze
Pfefferminze
In French
Menthe poivrée
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Mentha × piperita
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Peppermint
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Peppermint and Peppermint
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Peppermint? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Peppermint. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Peppermint 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 Peppermint 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 Peppermint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Peppermint
Season and care of Peppermint and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Peppermint season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Peppermint and Peppermint Physical Information
Peppermint and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Peppermint are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Peppermint
Care of Peppermint and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.