Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Not available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Soil Type
Loamy
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
As decorated salad, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Digestion problems, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Container, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a condiment, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
SATUREJA hortensis
Common Name
Peppermint
Summer Savory
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
summer savory
In German
Pfefferminze
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
In French
Menthe poivrée
sarriette
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Satureja hortensis
In Greek
Μέντα
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Satureja hortensis
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Cząber ogrodowy
In Latin
Peppermint
Sommer sabori
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Peppermint and Summer Savory
Season and care of Peppermint and Summer Savory is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Summer Savory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Summer Savory season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Summer Savory is Neutral.
Peppermint and Summer Savory Physical Information
Peppermint and Summer Savory physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Summer Savory are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Summer Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Summer Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Peppermint and Summer Savory
Care of Peppermint and Summer Savory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Summer Savory pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Summer Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.