Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Lily Beetle, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Mild Allergen, Not Available, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Application in Handicrafts, Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
LILIUM
Common Name
Peppermint
Lily
In German
Pfefferminze
Lilie
In French
Menthe poivrée
Lis
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Lirio
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Lírio
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Lilia
In Latin
Peppermint
lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Peppermint and Trumpet Lily
Season and care of Peppermint and Trumpet Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Trumpet Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Trumpet Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Trumpet Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Trumpet Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Trumpet Lily Physical Information
Peppermint and Trumpet Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Trumpet Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Trumpet Lily are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Trumpet Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Trumpet Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Trumpet Lily
Care of Peppermint and Trumpet Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Trumpet Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.