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Nepeta govaniana (Catmint)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Nepeta govaniana

Other names: Catmint


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Genus: Nepeta

Species: N. govaniana - N. govaniana is an herbaceous perennial with aromatic foliage and dainty, pale-yellow tubular flowers throughout summer.

Nepeta govaniana is: Deciduous

Flower: Pale-yellow in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in Summer

Fragrance: The leaves have a sweet aromatic fragrance when crushed.

Habit: Upright, Branching

Plant with: Stipa gigantea (Golden oats), Chasmanthium latifolium (North America wild oats), Stipa gigantea 'Gold Fontaene' (Golden oats 'Gold Fontaene')

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Specific pests: Leafhoppers

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Cut back flowering to maintain a compact shape and to encourage second flowering.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Nepeta govaniana (Catmint) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Wildlife, Rock

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. May require staking.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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