Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Mentha spicata
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
ACER negundo
Common Name
Spearmint
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
Boxelder tree
In German
Grüne Minze
Boxelder Baum
In French
menthe verte
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
menta verde
árbol boxelder
In Greek
δυόσμος
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
hortelã
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
mięta
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Coriander
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Spearmint and Boxelder
Season and care of Spearmint and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Boxelder season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Boxelder Physical Information
Spearmint and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Boxelder are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spearmint and Boxelder
Care of Spearmint and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.