Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Catmint
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
कटमींट
Artemisia
In German
Katzenminze
Artemisia
In French
Catmint
Artemisia
In Spanish
catmint
Artemisia
In Greek
catmint
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
nêveda
Artemisia
In Polish
catmint
Artemisia
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Nepeteae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Catmint and Artemisia
Season and care of Catmint and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Artemisia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Catmint and Artemisia Physical Information
Catmint and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Artemisia are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Catmint and Artemisia
Care of Catmint and Artemisia 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 Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.