Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle East
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Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Sandy Brown
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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Yes
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609
Common Name
Peppermint
Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Hydrangea
In German
Pfefferminze
Hortensie
In French
Menthe poivrée
Hortensia
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Hortensja
In Latin
Peppermint
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Peppermint and Selfheal
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Selfheal? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Selfheal. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Selfheal 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 Selfheal 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 Selfheal and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Selfheal
Season and care of Peppermint and Selfheal is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Selfheal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Selfheal season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Selfheal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Selfheal is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Selfheal Physical Information
Peppermint and Selfheal physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Selfheal are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Selfheal flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Selfheal leaf color: Green
Care of Peppermint and Selfheal
Care of Peppermint and Selfheal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Selfheal 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 Selfheal needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.