What is
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Europe, Asia
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
10-7
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
980.00 cm
99+
610.00 cm
99+
Minimum Width
60.00 cm
99+
240.00 cm
99+
Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Umbrella Like
Thorns
No
No
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
No
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Salt
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Facts
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
No
Yes
Edible Fruit
No
No
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
Yes
No
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
No
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Yes
Showy Bark
No
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
No
No
Invasive
Yes
No
Self-Sowing
Yes
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
कटनीप
Windmill Palm
In German
Katzenminze
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
cataire
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
Catnip
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
catnip
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
catnip
Windmill Palm
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Arecales
Family
Lamiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Nepeta
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
250
99+
Not Available
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