Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Middle East
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Herb
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Peppermint
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
पिपरमिंट
In German
Ringelblume
Pfefferminze
In French
pot Marigold
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Caléndula
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Μέντα
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Peppermint
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Mentheae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Peppermint
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Peppermint season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Peppermint Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Peppermint are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Peppermint
Care of Pot Marigold and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.