Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Rocky areas
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
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
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, 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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
In German
Katzenminze
Schnittlauch
In French
cataire
Ciboulette
In Spanish
Catnip
Cebollino
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
In Portuguese
catnip
Cebolinha
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Szczypiorek
In Latin
catnip
Sectivi porri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Catnip and Chives
Season and care of Catnip and Chives is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Chives Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chives is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chives is Neutral.
Catnip and Chives Physical Information
Catnip and Chives physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Chives are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Catnip and Chives
Care of Catnip and Chives 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 Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.