Nepeta yunnanensis
Yunnan catmint
A herbaceous perennial to 1m; usually clump-forming but may run on light soils. Upright stems of paired, aromatic leaves are topped by spikes of purplish-blue, tubular flowers from late spring to early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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 well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or division in spring or autumn; take softwood stem-tip cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Ground cover
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove spent flower heads to encourage more flowers and avoid self-seeding. Cut hard back at the end of the flowering season or in early spring
Pests
Diseases
Powdery mildews can be problematic
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