Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, 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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Peppermint
Persian Lime
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Persian lime
In German
Pfefferminze
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Menthe poivrée
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Μέντα
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Persian lime
In Latin
Peppermint
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peppermint and Persian Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Persian Lime? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Persian Lime. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Persian Lime
Season and care of Peppermint and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Persian Lime season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Persian Lime Physical Information
Peppermint and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Persian Lime are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Persian Lime
Care of Peppermint and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.