Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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 over Water, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
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 for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Carissa holly
In Hindi
कटनीप
Carissa holly plant
In German
Katzenminze
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
cataire
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
Catnip
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
catnip
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
catnip
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Catnip and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Catnip and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Catnip and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Catnip and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Catnip and Carissa Holly
Care of Catnip and Carissa Holly 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 Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.