Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
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Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, 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, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Amur Maple
Catmint
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
कटमींट
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Katzenminze
In French
érable de l'Amour
Catmint
In Spanish
arce de Amur
catmint
In Greek
Amur Maple
catmint
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
nêveda
In Polish
klon amur
catmint
In Latin
amur acernis
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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