Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
California
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Awl-Shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires large amount of water
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, 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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Catmint
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
कटमींट
Giant Sequoia
In German
Katzenminze
Giant Sequoia
In French
Catmint
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
catmint
Secoya gigante
In Greek
catmint
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
nêveda
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
catmint
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Nepeta
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Tribe
Nepeteae
Senecioneae
Season and Care of Catmint and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Catmint and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Catmint and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Catmint and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Catmint and Giant Sequoia
Care of Catmint and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.