Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Caribbean
Types
Nepeta cataria
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-12
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
कटनीप
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Katzenminze
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
cataire
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Catnip
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
catnip
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
catnip
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Catnip and Jacaranda
Season and care of Catnip and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Catnip and Jacaranda Physical Information
Catnip and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Jacaranda are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Catnip and Jacaranda
Care of Catnip and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.