Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Shrub
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Diarrhea, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
RHUS lancea
Common Name
Catmint
African Sumac
In Hindi
कटमींट
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Katzenminze
African sumac
In French
Catmint
sumac africaine
In Spanish
catmint
zumaque africano
In Greek
catmint
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
In Portuguese
nêveda
sumac africano
In Polish
catmint
afrykański sumaka
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
African sumac
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Catmint and African Sumac
Season and care of Catmint and African Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and African Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and African Sumac season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Sumac is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline.
Catmint and African Sumac Physical Information
Catmint and African Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and African Sumac are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- African Sumac leaf color: Green
Care of Catmint and African Sumac
Care of Catmint and African Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.