Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods, Shady Edge
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-11
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Non Flowering Plant
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Catmint
Deer Grass
In German
Katzenminze
Deer Grass
In French
Catmint
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
catmint
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
catmint
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
nêveda
cervos grama
In Polish
catmint
Deer Trawa
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Nepeta
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Nepeteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Deer Grass
Season and care of Walkers Low Catmint and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Walkers Low Catmint and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walkers Low Catmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Walkers Low Catmint and Deer Grass Physical Information
Walkers Low Catmint and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Walkers Low Catmint height is 38.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Walkers Low Catmint and Deer Grass are as follows:
Walkers Low Catmint flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Walkers Low Catmint leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Deer Grass
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walkers Low Catmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Walkers Low Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.