Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
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Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Kniphofia uvaria
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Damp Places, Marshy ground
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Snails
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Catmint
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In German
Katzenminze
Tritoma
In French
Catmint
Tritoma
In Spanish
catmint
tritoma
In Portuguese
nêveda
Tritoma
In Polish
catmint
Tritoma
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Catmint and Tritoma
Season and care of Catmint and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Catmint and Tritoma Physical Information
Catmint and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Tritoma are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Catmint and Tritoma
Care of Catmint and Tritoma 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 Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.