Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Honey Locust
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Catmint
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
कटमींट
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Katzenminze
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Catmint
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
catmint
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
catmint
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
nêveda
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
catmint
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Black Locust and Catmint
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Catmint? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Catmint. Black Locust has thorns and Catmint doesn't have thorns. Also Black Locust does not have fragrant flowers. Black Locust has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness and Catmint has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Black Locust and Catmint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Catmint
Season and care of Black Locust and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Catmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Locust and Catmint Physical Information
Black Locust and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Catmint are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Locust and Catmint
Care of Black Locust and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.