Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Mentha spicata
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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 in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Spearmint
Switchgrass
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
Switchgrass
In German
Grüne Minze
Switchgrass
In French
menthe verte
switchgrass
In Spanish
menta verde
switchgrass
In Greek
δυόσμος
switchgrass
In Portuguese
hortelã
switchgrass
In Polish
mięta
switchgrass
In Latin
Coriander
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Spearmint and Switchgrass
Season and care of Spearmint and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Switchgrass season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Switchgrass Physical Information
Spearmint and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Switchgrass are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Spearmint and Switchgrass
Care of Spearmint and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.