Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
Cercis canadensis
Common Name
Catmint
Texas Redbud
In Hindi
कटमींट
Texas Redbud
In German
Katzenminze
Texas Redbud
In French
Catmint
Texas Redbud
In Spanish
catmint
Texas Redbud
In Greek
catmint
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
nêveda
Texas Redbud
In Polish
catmint
Texas Redbud
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Texas Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Catmint and Texas Redbud
Season and care of Catmint and Texas Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Texas Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Texas Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline.
Catmint and Texas Redbud Physical Information
Catmint and Texas Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Texas Redbud are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
- Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Care of Catmint and Texas Redbud
Care of Catmint and Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.