Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-12
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Spearmint
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
Lippia graveolens
In German
Grüne Minze
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
menthe verte
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
menta verde
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
δυόσμος
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
hortelã
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
mięta
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Coriander
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spearmint and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Spearmint and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is Not Available and Mexican Oregano season is Not Available. The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Spearmint and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spearmint and Mexican Oregano
Care of Spearmint and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Oregano pruning is done 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 Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.