Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
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
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water regularly for 2 months
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
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
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Spearmint
Wilga, Native Willow
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
Wilga
In German
Grüne Minze
Pirol
In French
menthe verte
loriot
In Spanish
menta verde
oriol
In Portuguese
hortelã
papa-figos
In Latin
Coriander
oriole
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
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 Wilga
Season and care of Spearmint and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is Not Available and Wilga season is Not Available. The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Wilga Physical Information
Spearmint and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Wilga are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spearmint and Wilga
Care of Spearmint and Wilga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.