Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
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, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Yellow
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
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
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Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Catmint
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
कटमींट
Pinus strobus
In German
Katzenminze
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Catmint
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
catmint
Pinus strobus
In Greek
catmint
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
nêveda
Pinus strobus
In Polish
catmint
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Catmint and White Pine
Season and care of Catmint and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and White Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Catmint and White Pine Physical Information
Catmint and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and White Pine are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Catmint and White Pine
Care of Catmint and White 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 White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.