Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Mentha spicata
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Peppermint
Spearmint
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Pfefferminze
Grüne Minze
In French
Menthe poivrée
menthe verte
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
menta verde
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
hortelã
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
mięta
In Latin
Peppermint
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peppermint and Spearmint
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Spearmint? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Spearmint. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Spearmint 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 Spearmint 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 Spearmint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Spearmint
Season and care of Peppermint and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Spearmint season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Spearmint Physical Information
Peppermint and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Spearmint are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Peppermint and Spearmint
Care of Peppermint and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.