Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Summer
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
Lupinus
Common Name
Catmint
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
कटमींट
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Katzenminze
lupine
In French
Catmint
usine de lupin
In Spanish
catmint
planta de lupino
In Greek
catmint
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
nêveda
tremoço planta
In Polish
catmint
łubin roślin
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Catmint and Lupine
Season and care of Catmint and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Catmint and Lupine Physical Information
Catmint and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Lupine are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Catmint and Lupine
Care of Catmint and Lupine 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 Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.