Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Nepeta cataria
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-10
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, 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
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
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
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
कटनीप
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Katzenminze
Crapemyrtle
In French
cataire
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Catnip
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
catnip
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
catnip
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Nepeta
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Catnip and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Catnip and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Catnip and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Catnip and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Catnip and Crapemyrtle
Care of Catnip and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.