Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States
Types
Mentha spicata
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-11
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Spearmint
Deer Grass
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
हिरण घास
In German
Grüne Minze
Deer Grass
In French
menthe verte
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
menta verde
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
δυόσμος
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
hortelã
cervos grama
In Polish
mięta
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Coriander
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Mentha
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Spearmint and Deer Grass
Season and care of Spearmint and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Deer Grass season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Deer Grass Physical Information
Spearmint and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Deer Grass are as follows:
Care of Spearmint and Deer Grass
Care of Spearmint and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.