Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Catmint
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
कटमींट
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Katzenminze
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Catmint
usine papyrus
In Spanish
catmint
planta del papiro
In Portuguese
nêveda
planta do papiro
In Polish
catmint
Papyrus roślin
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
cHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Lamiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Catmint and Papyrus
Season and care of Catmint and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Papyrus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Catmint and Papyrus Physical Information
Catmint and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Catmint and Papyrus are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Catmint and Papyrus
Care of Catmint and Papyrus 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 Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.