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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.3m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Nepeta nervosa
Other names: Catmint
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Genus: Nepeta
Species: N. nervosa - N. nervosa is a bushy perennial with erect stems, hairy, fragrant, mid- to grey-green leaves, and spikes of purple-blue flowers in midsummer to early autumn.
Nepeta nervosa is: Deciduous
Flower: Blue, Purple in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Foliage: Grey-green, Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green, Grey-green in Summer; Mid-green, Grey-green in Autumn
Fragrance: The leaves have a sweet aromatic fragrance when crushed.
Habit: Bushy, Clump-forming, Upright
Nepeta nervosa (Catmint) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Wildlife, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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