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Nepeta (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety) (Catmint (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety))
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Nepeta (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety)
Other names
Catmint (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety)
Genus
Nepeta Nepeta
Variety or Cultivar
Nepeta (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety) _ Nepeta (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety) are upright or spreading, bushy, herbaceous perennials with aromatic, ovate, scalloped, mid-green or grey-green leaves. sometimes variegated, and, from early summer into autumn, terminal spikes of whorled, tubular flowers in shades of purple, blue, pink, or white.
Nepeta (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety) is: Deciduous
Fragrance
The leaves have a sweet fragrance when crushed.
Habit
Bushy, Spreading, Upright
Flower
White, Purple, Pink, Blue in Summer; White, Blue, Purple, Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Variegated, Green, Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green, Variegated, Green in Summer; Grey-green, Variegated, Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact shape and to encourage a second flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Nepeta (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety) (Catmint (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety)) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Rock, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Nepeta (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety)
Other names
Catmint (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety)
Genus
Nepeta Nepeta
Variety or Cultivar
Nepeta (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety) _ Nepeta (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety) are upright or spreading, bushy, herbaceous perennials with aromatic, ovate, scalloped, mid-green or grey-green leaves. sometimes variegated, and, from early summer into autumn, terminal spikes of whorled, tubular flowers in shades of purple, blue, pink, or white.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
The leaves have a sweet fragrance when crushed.
Habit
Bushy, Spreading, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White, Purple, Pink, Blue in Summer; White, Blue, Purple, Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Variegated, Green, Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green, Variegated, Green in Summer; Grey-green, Variegated, Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact shape and to encourage a second flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Softwood cuttings
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Nepeta (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety) (Catmint (any N. x faasenii, N. nervosa, or N. racemosa variety)) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Rock, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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