Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Nepeta cataria
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
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
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Kale
Cat Nip, Catnip
In German
Grünkohl
Katzenminze
In French
Chou frisé
cataire
In Spanish
Col rizada
Catnip
In Greek
Λάχανο
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Couve
catnip
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Kocimiętka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kale and Catnip
Season and care of Kale and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Catnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Catnip Physical Information
Kale and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Catnip are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Kale and Catnip
Care of Kale and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.