Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Europe, Middle East
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Herb
Botanical Name
SCILLA
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Squill
Peppermint
In German
Squill
Pfefferminze
In French
Squille
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Escila
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Μέντα
In Portuguese
Cila
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Cebulica
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Scilla
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Mentheae
Properties of Squill and Peppermint
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Peppermint? We provide you with everything About Squill and Peppermint. Squill doesn't have thorns and Peppermint doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Peppermint has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Squill and Peppermint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Peppermint
Season and care of Squill and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Peppermint season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Squill and Peppermint Physical Information
Squill and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Peppermint are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Squill and Peppermint
Care of Squill and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.