Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Nepeta racemosa
Iris
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods, Shady Edge
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Runners
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Catmint
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
कटमींट
Dwarf Iris
In German
Katzenminze
Zwergiris
In French
Catmint
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
catmint
Enano Iris
In Greek
catmint
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
nêveda
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
catmint
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Walkers Low Catmint and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Walkers Low Catmint and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walkers Low Catmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Walkers Low Catmint and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Walkers Low Catmint and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Walkers Low Catmint height is 38.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Walkers Low Catmint and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Walkers Low Catmint flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Walkers Low Catmint leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Dwarf Iris
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walkers Low Catmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.