Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Needs less watering
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Peppermint
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Pfefferminze
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Menthe poivrée
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
La milenrama
In Greek
Μέντα
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
milefólio
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
krwawnika
In Latin
Peppermint
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peppermint and Yarrow
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Yarrow. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Yarrow 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 Yarrow 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 Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Yarrow
Season and care of Peppermint and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Yarrow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Peppermint and Yarrow Physical Information
Peppermint and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Yarrow are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peppermint and Yarrow
Care of Peppermint and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.