Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Mentha spicata
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-7
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Needle like
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
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Spearmint
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
Aaraar
In German
Grüne Minze
Wacholder
In French
menthe verte
Genévrier
In Spanish
menta verde
Juniperus
In Greek
δυόσμος
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
hortelã
Jałowiec
In Polish
mięta
Juniperus
In Latin
Coriander
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Spearmint and Juniper
Season and care of Spearmint and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Juniper season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Juniper Physical Information
Spearmint and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Juniper are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Spearmint and Juniper
Care of Spearmint and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.