Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Catmint
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
कटमींट
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Katzenminze
Schwarze Birke
In French
Catmint
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
catmint
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
catmint
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
nêveda
Bétula Preto
In Polish
catmint
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Catmint and Black Birch
Season and care of Catmint and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Catmint and Black Birch Physical Information
Catmint and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Black Birch are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Catmint and Black Birch
Care of Catmint and Black Birch 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 Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.