Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Rolande'
Common Name
Catmint
Bush Bean, Green Been, Rolande Green Bean
In Hindi
कटमींट
Hydrangea
In German
Katzenminze
Hortensie
In French
Catmint
Hortensia
In Spanish
catmint
Hortensia
In Greek
catmint
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
nêveda
Hortênsia
In Polish
catmint
Hortensja
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Catmint and Bush Bea
Season and care of Catmint and Bush Bea is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Bush Bea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Bush Bea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bush Bea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Bea is Neutral, Alkaline.
Catmint and Bush Bea Physical Information
Catmint and Bush Bea physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Bush Bea height is 30.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Bush Bea are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bush Bea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Bush Bea leaf color: Green
Care of Catmint and Bush Bea
Care of Catmint and Bush Bea 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 Bush Bea 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 Bush Bea needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.