Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
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Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, 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 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
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Catmint
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
कटमींट
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Katzenminze
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Catmint
citron basilic
In Spanish
catmint
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
catmint
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
nêveda
manjericão limão
In Polish
catmint
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Catmint and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Catmint and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Catmint and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Catmint and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Catmint and Lemon Basil
Care of Catmint and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.