Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Middle East
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Herb
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Peppermint
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
पिपरमिंट
In German
Texas Madrone
Pfefferminze
In French
Texas Madrone
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Μέντα
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Peppermint
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Peppermint
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Peppermint Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Peppermint are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Peppermint
Care of Texas Madrone and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.