Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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
Matte
Attracts
Bees
pollinators
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Expectorant
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
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Peppermint
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Siberian Iris
In German
Pfefferminze
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Menthe poivrée
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Μέντα
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Peppermint
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Peppermint and Siberian Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Siberian Iris. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Peppermint and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Siberian Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Peppermint and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Siberian Iris
Care of Peppermint and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.