Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Cat Nip, Catnip
In Hindi
persian violet
कटनीप
In German
persian violet
Katzenminze
In French
persian violet
cataire
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Catnip
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
catnip
In Polish
Persian Violet
Kocimiętka
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
catnip
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Gentianaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Catnip
Season and care of Persian Violet and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Catnip Physical Information
Persian Violet and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Catnip are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Persian Violet and Catnip
Care of Persian Violet and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Persian Violet 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.