Nepeta tuberosa
Catmint , Nepeta gienensis, Nepeta hirsuta, Nepeta lanata, Nepeta lupulina, Glechoma tuberosa
Nepeta Nepeta
N. tuberosa - N. tuberosa is a clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with upright stems bearing lance-shaped, scalloped, woolly, grey-green leaves and, in summer, dense spikes of tiny, whorled, purple flowers with reddish-purple calyces.
Nepeta tuberosa is: Deciduous
The leaves have a sweet fragrance when crushed.
Clump-forming, Upright
Purple in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Slugs Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact shape and to encourage a second flowering. Looks best when kept at 60cm (2') tall.
Stem tip cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Division
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Nepeta tuberosa (Catmint ) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade and drought. Generally evergreen or semi-evergreen but may be deciduous in extreme cold or drought. Fleshy roots resemble Dahlia tubers.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Nepeta tuberosa
Catmint , Nepeta gienensis, Nepeta hirsuta, Nepeta lanata, Nepeta lupulina, Glechoma tuberosa
Nepeta Nepeta
N. tuberosa - N. tuberosa is a clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with upright stems bearing lance-shaped, scalloped, woolly, grey-green leaves and, in summer, dense spikes of tiny, whorled, purple flowers with reddish-purple calyces.
Mediterranean
Deciduous
The leaves have a sweet fragrance when crushed.
Clump-forming, Upright
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Purple in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact shape and to encourage a second flowering. Looks best when kept at 60cm (2') tall.
Stem tip cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Division
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Nepeta tuberosa (Catmint ) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade and drought. Generally evergreen or semi-evergreen but may be deciduous in extreme cold or drought. Fleshy roots resemble Dahlia tubers.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Nepeta tuberosa (Catmint )
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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