Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
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
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Catmint
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
कटमींट
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Katzenminze
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Catmint
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
catmint
Rocket Dame
In Greek
catmint
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
nêveda
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
catmint
Rocket Dame
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Nepeteae
Hylocereeae
Season and Care of Catmint and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Catmint and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Catmint and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Catmint and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Catmint and Dame's Rocket
Care of Catmint and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.