Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Warm soil, Warmer regions
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lance shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Catmint
Persian Lime
In Hindi
कटमींट
Persian lime
In German
Katzenminze
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Catmint
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
catmint
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
catmint
Persian lime
In Portuguese
nêveda
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
catmint
Persian lime
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Catmint and Persian Lime
Season and care of Catmint and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Catmint and Persian Lime Physical Information
Catmint and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Persian Lime are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Catmint and Persian Lime
Care of Catmint and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.