Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle East
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Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, 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 in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
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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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Peppermint
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Zonal Geranium
In German
Pfefferminze
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Menthe poivrée
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Μέντα
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Peppermint
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Peppermint and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Zonal Geranium. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Peppermint and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Zonal Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Peppermint and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Peppermint and Zonal Geranium
Care of Peppermint and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.