Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Southern Europe
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not Available
  
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink
  
Magenta, Pink, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
  
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
  
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
  
Catharanthus roseus
  
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
  
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
  
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
  
Periwinkle
  
In German
Applemint Baum
  
Immergrün
  
In French
Applemint Arbre
  
Pervenche
  
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
  
Bígaro
  
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
  
μυρτιά
  
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
  
Mirta
  
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
  
Barwinek
  
In Latin
Applemint ligno
  
Periwinkle
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Mollusca
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Gastropoda
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Apocynaceae
  
Genus
Mentha
  
Catharanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Mentheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available