Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods, Shady Edge
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Runners
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Catmint
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
कटमींट
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Katzenminze
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Catmint
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
catmint
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
catmint
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
nêveda
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
catmint
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Lamiaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Nepeteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Walkers Low Catmint and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Walkers Low Catmint and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walkers Low Catmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Loam, Sand and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Neutral and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Walkers Low Catmint and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Walkers Low Catmint and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Walkers Low Catmint height is 38.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Walkers Low Catmint and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Walkers Low Catmint flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Walkers Low Catmint leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walkers Low Catmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Walkers Low Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.