Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Russian'( Acephala Group)
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Kale, Redbor Kale
Catmint
In Hindi
Hydrangea
कटमींट
In German
Hortensie
Katzenminze
In French
Hortensia
Catmint
In Spanish
Hortensia
catmint
In Greek
υδραγεία
catmint
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
nêveda
In Polish
Hortensja
catmint
In Latin
Hibiscus
nepetae mixtam
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Redbor Kale and Catmint
Wondering what are the properties of Redbor Kale and Catmint? We provide you with everything About Redbor Kale and Catmint. Redbor Kale doesn't have thorns and Catmint doesn't have thorns. Also Redbor Kale does not have fragrant flowers. Redbor Kale has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Catmint has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Redbor Kale and Catmint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Redbor Kale and Catmint
Season and care of Redbor Kale and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Redbor Kale and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redbor Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Catmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Redbor Kale is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Redbor Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Redbor Kale and Catmint Physical Information
Redbor Kale and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Redbor Kale height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Redbor Kale and Catmint are as follows:
Redbor Kale flower color: White and Ivory
Redbor Kale leaf color: Purple and Gray Green
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Redbor Kale and Catmint
Care of Redbor Kale and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redbor Kale 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 Redbor Kale needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.