Snapdragon

Applemint

About Snapdragon and Applemint

Snapdragon

Applemint

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Southern Europe

Types

Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium

Number of Varieties

352

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Habitat

Mediterranean region

Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-116-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-5

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm980.00 cm

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm2.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink

White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Light Frost

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Rust

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Light Frost

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Bees, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators

Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border

Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'

MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'

Common Name

Snapdragon

Applemint, Variegated Applemint

In Hindi

snapdragon

Applemint Tree

In German

Löwenmaul

Applemint Baum

In French

muflier

Applemint Arbre

In Spanish

boca de dragón

Árbol Applemint

In Greek

snapdragon

Applemint Δέντρο

In Portuguese

snapdragon

Árvore applemint

In Polish

lwia paszcza

Applemint Drzewo

In Latin

snapdragon

Applemint ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Lamiales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Anthurium

Mentha

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

352

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Properties of Snapdragon and Applemint

Wondering what are the properties of Snapdragon and Applemint? We provide you with everything About Snapdragon and Applemint. Snapdragon doesn't have thorns and Applemint doesn't have thorns. Also Snapdragon does not have fragrant flowers. Snapdragon has allergic reactions like and Applemint has allergic reactions like . 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 Snapdragon and Applemint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Snapdragon and Applemint

Season and care of Snapdragon and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.

Snapdragon and Applemint Physical Information

Snapdragon and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Applemint are as follows:

Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green

Care of Snapdragon and Applemint

Care of Snapdragon and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.