Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Middle East
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Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Bees
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Peppermint
Plum
In German
Pfefferminze
Pflaume
In French
Menthe poivrée
prune
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
ciruela
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
ameixa
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Śliwka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Peppermint and Plum
Season and care of Peppermint and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Plum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Peppermint and Plum Physical Information
Peppermint and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Plum are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Peppermint and Plum
Care of Peppermint and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.