Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong Circular Round
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Catmint
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
कटमींट
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Katzenminze
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Catmint
céleri chou
In Spanish
catmint
apio col
In Greek
catmint
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
nêveda
aipo couve
In Polish
catmint
seler Kapusta
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Nepeteae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Catmint and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Catmint and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Catmint and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Catmint and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Catmint and Celery Cabbage
Care of Catmint and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.