Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Europe, Middle East
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Herb
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Peppermint
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
पिपरमिंट
In German
Bartn
Pfefferminze
In French
sweet william
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Μέντα
In Portuguese
william doce
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
słodki William
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
amaranthus
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweet William and Peppermint
Season and care of Sweet William and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sweet William and Peppermint Physical Information
Sweet William and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Peppermint are as follows:
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Peppermint
Care of Sweet William and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.