Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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, 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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
slash pine
Catmint
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
कटमींट
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Katzenminze
In French
slash pine
Catmint
In Spanish
pino slash
catmint
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
catmint
In Portuguese
pinho barra
nêveda
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
catmint
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Catmint
Season and care of Slash Pine and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Catmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Catmint Physical Information
Slash Pine and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Catmint are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Slash Pine and Catmint
Care of Slash Pine and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.