Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Kent Beauty
Amethyst Falls
Barbara Tingey
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'
Common Name
Catmint
Ornamental Oregano
In Hindi
कटमींट
सजावटी अजवायन
In German
Katzenminze
Ornamental Oregano
In French
Catmint
ornement origan
In Spanish
catmint
Ornamentales orégano
In Greek
catmint
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
nêveda
ornamental Oregano
In Polish
catmint
ozdobne Oregano
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
decentius Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Not Available
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Catmint and Ornamental Oregano
Season and care of Catmint and Ornamental Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Ornamental Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Ornamental Oregano season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Oregano is Loam while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Catmint and Ornamental Oregano Physical Information
Catmint and Ornamental Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Catmint and Ornamental Oregano are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ornamental Oregano flower color: Pink
- Ornamental Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Catmint and Ornamental Oregano
Care of Catmint and Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.