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Beginner
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Nepeta racemosa
Other names: Dwarf catmint, Raceme catnip, Katinminttu, Dwarf catnip
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Genus: Nepeta
Species: N. racemosa - N. racemosa is a erect perennial with aromatic foliage, producing spikes of blue, tubular flowers in summer.
Nepeta racemosa is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-blue, Violet in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Summer
Fragrance: The leaves have a sweet aromatic fragrance when crushed.
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'), Geranium 'Sabani Blue' (Cranesbill 'Sabani Blue')
Nepeta racemosa (Dwarf catmint) will reach a height of 0.5m 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, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy |
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Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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