Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Types
Nepeta cataria
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
-
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
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
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Katzenminze
Blühende Kirsch
In French
cataire
cerisier
In Spanish
Catnip
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
catnip
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
catnip
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Catnip and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Catnip and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Catnip and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Catnip and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Catnip and Flowering Cherry
Care of Catnip and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.