Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
कटनीप
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Katzenminze
Herbstzeitlose
In French
cataire
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Catnip
cólquico
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
catnip
aftomn gema
In Polish
Kocimiętka
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
catnip
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Properties of Catnip and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Catnip and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Catnip and Autumn Crocus. Catnip doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Catnip does not have fragrant flowers. Catnip has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Catnip and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Catnip and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Catnip and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Catnip and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Catnip and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Catnip and Autumn Crocus
Care of Catnip and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.