Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Peppermint
Rose
In German
Pfefferminze
Rose
In French
Menthe poivrée
Se leva
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Rosa
In Greek
Μέντα
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Rosa
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Róża
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Peppermint and Rose
Season and care of Peppermint and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Peppermint and Rose Physical Information
Peppermint and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Rose are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Rose
Care of Peppermint and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.