Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
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Types
Acer circinatum
Nepeta racemosa
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, reseeds, Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
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Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves
Other Uses
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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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
Catmint
In German
Wein-Ahorn
Katzenminze
In French
Maple Vine
Catmint
In Spanish
arce vid
catmint
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
catmint
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
nêveda
In Polish
Vine Maple
catmint
In Latin
vitis Maple
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Vine Maple and Walkers Low Catmint
Season and care of Vine Maple and Walkers Low Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Walkers Low Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Walkers Low Catmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Walkers Low Catmint is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Walkers Low Catmint is Neutral.
Vine Maple and Walkers Low Catmint Physical Information
Vine Maple and Walkers Low Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Walkers Low Catmint height is 38.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and Walkers Low Catmint are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Walkers Low Catmint flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Walkers Low Catmint leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Vine Maple and Walkers Low Catmint
Care of Vine Maple and Walkers Low Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and Walkers Low Catmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Walkers Low Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.