Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem
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
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
कटनीप
Ayers Pear
In German
Katzenminze
Ayers Birne
In French
cataire
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Catnip
Ayers pera
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
catnip
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
catnip
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Properties of Catnip and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Catnip and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Catnip and Ayers Pear. Catnip doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Catnip and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Catnip and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Catnip and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Catnip and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Catnip and Ayers Pear
Care of Catnip and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.