Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
China
Types
Nepeta cataria
Acer griseum
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
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
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
-
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
ACER griseum
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Paperbark Maple
In Hindi
कटनीप
paperbark maple
In German
Katzenminze
paperbark Ahorn
In French
cataire
érable paperbark
In Spanish
Catnip
arce paperbark
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Paperbark σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
catnip
de bordo paperbark
In Polish
Kocimiętka
klon paperbark
In Latin
catnip
paperbark acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Catnip and Paperbark Maple
Season and care of Catnip and Paperbark Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Paperbark Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Catnip and Paperbark Maple Physical Information
Catnip and Paperbark Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Paperbark Maple are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
- Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Catnip and Paperbark Maple
Care of Catnip and Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.