Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
China
Europe, Asia
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Mahonia
Cat Nip, Catnip
In German
Mahonia
Katzenminze
In French
Mahonia
cataire
In Spanish
Mahonia
Catnip
In Greek
Mahonia
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
mahonia
catnip
In Polish
Mahonia
Kocimiętka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Mahonia and Catnip
Season and care of Mahonia and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Catnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mahonia and Catnip Physical Information
Mahonia and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Catnip are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Mahonia and Catnip
Care of Mahonia and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Mahonia 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.
