Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
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Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Magenta
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
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
Feature Plant
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Catmint
In Hindi
Western Redbud
कटमींट
In German
West Redbud
Katzenminze
In French
Redbud Western
Catmint
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
catmint
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
catmint
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
nêveda
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
catmint
In Latin
Western Cercis
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Western Redbud and Catmint
Season and care of Western Redbud and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Catmint season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Catmint Physical Information
Western Redbud and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Catmint are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Western Redbud and Catmint
Care of Western Redbud and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and 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 Western Redbud 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.