Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Needs more water during establishment
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
कटनीप
pachysandra
In German
Katzenminze
Ysander
In French
cataire
pachysandra
In Spanish
Catnip
Pachysandra
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
catnip
Pachysandra
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Runianka
In Latin
catnip
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Lamiaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
sarcococceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Catnip and Pachysandra
Season and care of Catnip and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Catnip and Pachysandra Physical Information
Catnip and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Pachysandra are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Catnip and Pachysandra
Care of Catnip and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.