Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Catmint
In German
Mulga
Katzenminze
In Portuguese
Mulga
nêveda
In Latin
Mulga
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Mulga Tree and Catmint
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Catmint? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Catmint. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Catmint doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Catmint has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mulga Tree and Catmint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Catmint
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Catmint season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mulga Tree and Catmint Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Catmint are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mulga Tree and Catmint
Care of Mulga Tree and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mulga Tree 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.