Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Nepeta cataria
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Cat Nip, Catnip
In German
Aubergine
Katzenminze
In French
Aubergine
cataire
In Spanish
Berenjena
Catnip
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Berinjela
catnip
In Polish
Bakłażan
Kocimiętka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Eggplant and Catnip
Season and care of Eggplant and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Catnip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Catnip Physical Information
Eggplant and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Catnip are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Eggplant and Catnip
Care of Eggplant and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.