Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Nepeta cataria
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
bipinnate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Needs high amount of water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Root
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 a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
कटनीप
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Katzenminze
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
cataire
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Catnip
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
catnip
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Diabelski laska
In Latin
catnip
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Catnip and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Catnip and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Catnip and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Catnip and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Catnip and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Catnip and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.