Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Catmint
slash pine
In Hindi
कटमींट
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Katzenminze
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Catmint
slash pine
In Spanish
catmint
pino slash
In Greek
catmint
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
nêveda
pinho barra
In Polish
catmint
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Catmint and Slash Pine
Season and care of Catmint and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Catmint and Slash Pine Physical Information
Catmint and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Slash Pine are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Catmint and Slash Pine
Care of Catmint and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.