Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Catmint
In Hindi
Water Celery
कटमींट
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Katzenminze
In French
Céleri d'eau
Catmint
In Spanish
El apio agua
catmint
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
catmint
In Portuguese
Aipo água
nêveda
In Polish
Seler Woda
catmint
In Latin
Aqua Apium
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Oenantheae
Nepeteae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Catmint
Season and care of Water Celery and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Catmint season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Catmint Physical Information
Water Celery and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Catmint are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Water Celery and Catmint
Care of Water Celery and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.