Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Types
Mentha spicata
Perennial
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Spearmint
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
African Iris
In German
Grüne Minze
Afrikanische Iris
In French
menthe verte
African Iris
In Spanish
menta verde
Iris africano
In Greek
δυόσμος
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
hortelã
Iris africano
In Polish
mięta
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Coriander
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Spearmint and African Iris
Season and care of Spearmint and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and African Iris season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and African Iris Physical Information
Spearmint and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and African Iris are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Spearmint and African Iris
Care of Spearmint and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.