Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
marginata, sanderiana
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Woodlands
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Aphids
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
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
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
ARISAEMA dracontium
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Green Dragon
In Hindi
कटनीप
Arisaema dracontium
In German
Katzenminze
Arisaema dracontium
In French
cataire
Arisaema dracontium
In Spanish
Catnip
Arisaema dracontium
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Arisaema dracontium
In Portuguese
catnip
Arisaema dracontium
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Arisaema dracontium
In Latin
catnip
Arisaema dracontium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Arisaemateae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Catnip and Green Dragon
Wondering what are the properties of Catnip and Green Dragon? We provide you with everything About Catnip and Green Dragon. Catnip doesn't have thorns and Green Dragon doesn't have thorns. Also Catnip does not have fragrant flowers. Catnip has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Catnip and Green Dragon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Catnip and Green Dragon
Season and care of Catnip and Green Dragon is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Green Dragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Green Dragon is Loam while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral.
Catnip and Green Dragon Physical Information
Catnip and Green Dragon physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Green Dragon are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Green Dragon flower color: Green
- Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Care of Catnip and Green Dragon
Care of Catnip and Green Dragon 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 Green Dragon 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 Green Dragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.