Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
6 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, H1, 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
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Peppermint
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Pot Marigold
In German
Pfefferminze
Ringelblume
In French
Menthe poivrée
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Caléndula
In Greek
Μέντα
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
pot Marigold
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Peppermint
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Peppermint and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Peppermint and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Pot Marigold season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Peppermint and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Peppermint and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Peppermint and Pot Marigold
Care of Peppermint and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.