Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-11
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
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
कटनीप
Philadelphus
In German
Katzenminze
Pfeifensträucher
In French
cataire
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Catnip
Philadelphus
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
catnip
Philadelphus
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
catnip
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Nepeta
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Catnip and Mock Orange
Season and care of Catnip and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Catnip and Mock Orange Physical Information
Catnip and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Mock Orange are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Catnip and Mock Orange
Care of Catnip and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
