Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Clematis
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Clematis
Catmint
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
कटमींट
In German
Klematis
Katzenminze
In French
Clématite
Catmint
In Spanish
Clemátide
catmint
In Greek
κληματιτής
catmint
In Portuguese
Clematite
nêveda
In Polish
Clematis
catmint
In Latin
Clematis
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Season and Care of Clematis and Catmint
Season and care of Clematis and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Catmint season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clematis and Catmint Physical Information
Clematis and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Catmint are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Clematis and Catmint
Care of Clematis and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.