Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-11
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, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Birds
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Spearmint
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Grüne Minze
amerikanische Agave
In French
menthe verte
Agave américaine
In Spanish
menta verde
Agave americana
In Greek
δυόσμος
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
hortelã
Agave americana
In Polish
mięta
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Coriander
American Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spearmint and American Agave
Season and care of Spearmint and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is Not Available and American Agave season is Not Available. The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Spearmint and American Agave Physical Information
Spearmint and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Spearmint and American Agave are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Spearmint and American Agave
Care of Spearmint and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.