Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Europe, Asia
Types
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Nepeta cataria
Habitat
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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
Indigo, Purple, Violet
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rosette
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
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 Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
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
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PULSATILLA vulgaris
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
Cat Nip, Catnip
In Hindi
Pasque Flower
कटनीप
In German
Kuhschellen
Katzenminze
In French
Pasque Flower
cataire
In Spanish
Pasque Flower
Catnip
In Greek
Pasque Flower
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Pasque Flower
catnip
In Polish
Sasanka
Kocimiętka
In Latin
Pasque Flower
catnip
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pasque Flower and Catnip
Season and care of Pasque Flower and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Pasque Flower and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pasque Flower season is Spring and Catnip season is Spring. The type of soil for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pasque Flower and Catnip Physical Information
Pasque Flower and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pasque Flower and Catnip are as follows:
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pasque Flower and Catnip
Care of Pasque Flower and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pasque Flower 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 Pasque Flower 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.