Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Mentha spicata
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Cordate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
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Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Spearmint
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
Zonal Geranium
In German
Grüne Minze
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
menthe verte
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
menta verde
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
δυόσμος
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
hortelã
zonal Geranium
In Polish
mięta
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Coriander
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Spearmint and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Spearmint and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Zonal Geranium season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Spearmint and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Spearmint and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Spearmint and Zonal Geranium
Care of Spearmint and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.