Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Types
Nepeta racemosa
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods, Shady Edge
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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 green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Subulate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Runners
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Catmint
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
कटमींट
Umbrella Plant
In German
Katzenminze
Dach-Anlage
In French
Catmint
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
catmint
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
catmint
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
nêveda
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
catmint
parasol roślin
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Walkers Low Catmint and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Walkers Low Catmint and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walkers Low Catmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Walkers Low Catmint and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Walkers Low Catmint and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Walkers Low Catmint height is 38.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Walkers Low Catmint and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Walkers Low Catmint flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Walkers Low Catmint leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walkers Low Catmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.