Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
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
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Peppermint
Sakaki
In German
Pfefferminze
Sperrstrauch
In French
Menthe poivrée
Sakaki
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Sakaki
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Sakaki
In Latin
Peppermint
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Peppermint and Sakaki
Season and care of Peppermint and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Sakaki season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Sakaki Physical Information
Peppermint and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Sakaki are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Peppermint and Sakaki
Care of Peppermint and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.