Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Asia
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
Purple, Lavender
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less 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
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
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
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, 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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
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
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Cat Nip, Catnip
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
कटनीप
In German
Echter Lavendel
Katzenminze
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
cataire
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
Catnip
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
catnip
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
Kocimiętka
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
catnip
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae, Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Catnip
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Catnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Munstead Lavender and Catnip Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Catnip are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Munstead Lavender and Catnip
Care of Munstead Lavender and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender 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 Munstead Lavender 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.