Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
not available
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Fields, meadows, Shores of rivers or lakes
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
chrysanthemum eelworms, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Fibres, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Decoration Purposes, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, deer resistant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NIPPONANTHEMUM nipponicum
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Montauk daisy, Nippon daisy
Catmint
In Hindi
montauk daisy
कटमींट
In German
Montauk Gänseblümchen
Katzenminze
In French
montauk daisy
Catmint
In Spanish
montauk margarita
catmint
In Greek
Montauk daisy
catmint
In Portuguese
Montauk daisy
nêveda
In Polish
montauk daisy
catmint
In Latin
Montauk primula
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Nipponanthemum
Nepeta
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Nepeteae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Montauk Daisy and Catmint
Season and care of Montauk Daisy and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Montauk Daisy and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Montauk Daisy season is Fall and Catmint season is Fall. The type of soil for Montauk Daisy is Loam and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Montauk Daisy is Neutral and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Montauk Daisy and Catmint Physical Information
Montauk Daisy and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Montauk Daisy height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Montauk Daisy and Catmint are as follows:
Montauk Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Montauk Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Montauk Daisy and Catmint
Care of Montauk Daisy and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Montauk Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Montauk Daisy 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.