Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Spearmint
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
Rosa arkansana
In German
Grüne Minze
Rosa arkansana
In French
menthe verte
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
menta verde
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
δυόσμος
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
hortelã
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
mięta
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Coriander
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spearmint and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Spearmint and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is Not Available and Prairie Wild Rose season is Not Available. The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Spearmint and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Spearmint and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Spearmint and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Spearmint and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.