Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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China, Japan, Korea
Types
Nepeta racemosa
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods, Shady Edge
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Runners
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Catmint
Trident Maple
In Hindi
कटमींट
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Katzenminze
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Catmint
Trident Maple
In Spanish
catmint
arce de Trident
In Greek
catmint
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
nêveda
bordo Trident
In Polish
catmint
Trident klon
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Trident Maple
Season and care of Walkers Low Catmint and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Walkers Low Catmint and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walkers Low Catmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Neutral and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Walkers Low Catmint and Trident Maple Physical Information
Walkers Low Catmint and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Walkers Low Catmint height is 38.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Walkers Low Catmint and Trident Maple are as follows:
Walkers Low Catmint flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Walkers Low Catmint leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Trident Maple
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walkers Low Catmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.