Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
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
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Spearmint
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
pinkroot
In German
Grüne Minze
Spigelia
In French
menthe verte
Spigelia
In Spanish
menta verde
Spigelia
In Greek
δυόσμος
Spigelia
In Portuguese
hortelã
Spigelia
In Latin
Coriander
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Lamiaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Spearmint and Pinkroot
Season and care of Spearmint and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Pinkroot season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Pinkroot Physical Information
Spearmint and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Pinkroot are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Spearmint and Pinkroot
Care of Spearmint and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.