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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Pink Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Blue Pink Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Nepeta can be annuals or, more commonly, perennials, with paired, usually aromatic leaves, and terminal spikes or panicles of 2-lipped, tubular flowers
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in autumn, divide in spring or autumn, or take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadheading plants regularly will prolong flowering
Pests
Diseases
Powdery mildews may be a problem in dry summers
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