Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Mentha spicata
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Green, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Maple shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
-
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
ACER campestre
Common Name
Spearmint
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
फील्ड मेपल
In German
Grüne Minze
Feld-Ahorn
In French
menthe verte
Maple terrain
In Spanish
menta verde
arce de campo
In Greek
δυόσμος
Το πεδίο Maple
In Portuguese
hortelã
bordo de campo
In Polish
mięta
Klon polny
In Latin
Coriander
Field Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Spearmint and Field Maple
Season and care of Spearmint and Field Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Field Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Field Maple season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Field Maple Physical Information
Spearmint and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Field Maple are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
- Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spearmint and Field Maple
Care of Spearmint and Field Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.