Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Texas
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
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
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Alternate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
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
Pests and diseases free, 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
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Catmint
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
कटमींट
Mexican primrose
In German
Katzenminze
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Catmint
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
catmint
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
catmint
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
nêveda
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
catmint
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Catmint and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Catmint and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Catmint and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Catmint and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Catmint and Mexican primrose
Care of Catmint and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.