Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Dark 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Beetles
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
LILIUM lancifolium
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Tiger Lily
In Hindi
कटनीप
टाइगर लिली
In German
Katzenminze
Tiger Lily
In French
cataire
Tiger Lily
In Spanish
Catnip
lirio de tigre
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
In Portuguese
catnip
Tiger Lily
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Tygrys Lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Catnip and Tiger Lily
Season and care of Catnip and Tiger Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Tiger Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Catnip and Tiger Lily Physical Information
Catnip and Tiger Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Tiger Lily are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
- Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Catnip and Tiger Lily
Care of Catnip and Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
