Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-10
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
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
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
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Fuchsia
In German
Katzenminze
Fuchsie
In French
cataire
Fuchsia
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
φουξία
In Portuguese
catnip
Fúcsia
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Fuksja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Lamiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Catnip and Fuchsia
Season and care of Catnip and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Catnip and Fuchsia Physical Information
Catnip and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Fuchsia are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Catnip and Fuchsia
Care of Catnip and Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.