Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
-
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Spearmint
Euryops
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
Euryops
In German
Grüne Minze
Euryops
In French
menthe verte
Euryops
In Spanish
menta verde
Euryops
In Portuguese
hortelã
Euryops
In Latin
Coriander
Euryops
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Senecioneae
Season and Care of Spearmint and Euryops
Season and care of Spearmint and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Euryops season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Euryops Physical Information
Spearmint and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Euryops are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spearmint and Euryops
Care of Spearmint and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.