Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
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
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Peppermint
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Pfefferminze
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Menthe poivrée
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Μέντα
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Peppermint
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peppermint and Talus Slope Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Talus Slope Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Talus Slope Penstemon. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Peppermint and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Peppermint and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Peppermint and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Peppermint and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.