Nepeta racemosa
Catmint 

Nepeta racemosa
Common name

Catmint

Group

Perennials

Family

Labiatae

Description

Catmint. A clump-forming perennial with aromatic green leaves and deep blue to violet-blue flowers in summer. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
30cm
Ultimate spread
45cm

Colour

Flowers
Violet; Blue in June; August
Foliage
Green - Herbaceous
Fruit
Red in August
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Sheltered Site
Soil
Most types
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Division
Usage
Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter Remove any dead or diseased wood; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost
Care
Cut back after flowering
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Mealy bugs; Red spider mite

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Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
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Regular 2 litre --- --- £3.05 £ 229