Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Russian'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Catmint
Kale, Redbor Kale
In Hindi
कटमींट
Hydrangea
In German
Katzenminze
Hortensie
In French
Catmint
Hortensia
In Spanish
catmint
Hortensia
In Greek
catmint
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
nêveda
Hortênsia
In Polish
catmint
Hortensja
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Catmint and Redbor Kale
Season and care of Catmint and Redbor Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Redbor Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Redbor Kale season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Redbor Kale is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Redbor Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Catmint and Redbor Kale Physical Information
Catmint and Redbor Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Redbor Kale height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Redbor Kale are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Redbor Kale flower color: White and Ivory
- Redbor Kale leaf color: Purple and Gray Green
Care of Catmint and Redbor Kale
Care of Catmint and Redbor Kale 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 Redbor Kale 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 Redbor Kale needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.