Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Lowland evergreen rainforest
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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Black
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
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Partial shade, Full 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
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
Bees, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
extracted oil
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
Dried heads are used in floristry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
cherry laurel, common laurel
In Hindi
कटनीप
English laurel
In German
Katzenminze
Lorbeerkirsche
In French
cataire
Laurier-cerise
In Spanish
Catnip
Prunus laurocerasus
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Prunus laurocerasus
In Portuguese
catnip
Prunus laurocerasus
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
In Latin
catnip
Prunus padus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Catnip and English Laurel
Season and care of Catnip and English Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and English Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and English Laurel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Laurel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral.
Catnip and English Laurel Physical Information
Catnip and English Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and English Laurel are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
English Laurel flower color: White
- English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Catnip and English Laurel
Care of Catnip and English Laurel 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 English Laurel 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 English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
