Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean
Types
not available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods, Shady Edge
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Runners
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Catmint
Artichoke
In Hindi
कटमींट
Artichoke
In German
Katzenminze
Artischocke
In French
Catmint
Artichaut
In Spanish
catmint
Alcachofa
In Greek
catmint
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
nêveda
Alcachofra
In Polish
catmint
Karczoch
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Artichoke
Season and care of Walkers Low Catmint and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Walkers Low Catmint and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walkers Low Catmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Walkers Low Catmint and Artichoke Physical Information
Walkers Low Catmint and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Walkers Low Catmint height is 38.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Walkers Low Catmint and Artichoke are as follows:
Walkers Low Catmint flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Walkers Low Catmint leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Artichoke
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walkers Low Catmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Walkers Low Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.