Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Mentha spicata
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oblovate
Plant Season
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Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
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
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Bees, Flies
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Spearmint
Thai Basil
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
Hydrangea
In German
Grüne Minze
Hortensie
In French
menthe verte
Hortensia
In Spanish
menta verde
Hortensia
In Greek
δυόσμος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
hortelã
Hortênsia
In Polish
mięta
Hortensja
In Latin
Coriander
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Spearmint and Thai Basil
Season and care of Spearmint and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Thai Basil season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Spearmint and Thai Basil Physical Information
Spearmint and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Thai Basil are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Spearmint and Thai Basil
Care of Spearmint and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.