Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Nepeta cataria
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Yellow green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
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
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PETROSELINUM crispum var. tuberosum 'Bartowich Long'
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Root Parsley
Cat Nip, Catnip
In German
Hortensie
Katzenminze
In French
Hortensia
cataire
In Spanish
Hortensia
Catnip
In Greek
υδραγεία
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
catnip
In Polish
Hortensja
Kocimiętka
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Root Parsley and Catnip
Wondering what are the properties of Root Parsley and Catnip? We provide you with everything About Root Parsley and Catnip. Root Parsley doesn't have thorns and Catnip doesn't have thorns. Also Root Parsley does not have fragrant flowers. Root Parsley has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Catnip 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 Root Parsley and Catnip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Root Parsley and Catnip
Season and care of Root Parsley and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Root Parsley and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Root Parsley season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Root Parsley is Loam, Sand and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Root Parsley is Neutral and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Root Parsley and Catnip Physical Information
Root Parsley and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Root Parsley height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Root Parsley and Catnip are as follows:
Root Parsley flower color: Yellow green
Root Parsley leaf color: Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Root Parsley and Catnip
Care of Root Parsley and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Root Parsley 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 Root Parsley needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.