Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
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Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-15
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, 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
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, 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, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Tropical
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Catmint
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
कटमींट
tandalja bhaji
In German
Katzenminze
Tampala
In French
Catmint
Tampala
In Spanish
catmint
Tampala
In Portuguese
nêveda
Tampala
In Polish
catmint
Tampala
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Nepeta
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Catmint and Tampala
Season and care of Catmint and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Tampala season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Catmint and Tampala Physical Information
Catmint and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Tampala are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Catmint and Tampala
Care of Catmint and Tampala 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 Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.