Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
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, 14, 15
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark 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
Narrow and lance shape
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Catmint
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
कटमींट
Bush Penstemon
In German
Katzenminze
Bush Penstemon
In French
Catmint
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
catmint
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
catmint
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
nêveda
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
catmint
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Catmint and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Catmint and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Bush Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Catmint and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Catmint and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Catmint and Bush Penstemon
Care of Catmint and Bush Penstemon 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 Penstemon 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 Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.