Nepeta × faassenii 'Senior'
catmint 'Senior'
'Senior' is a compact, bushy perennial to around 30cm tall with aromatic grey-green foliage and short spikes of tubular, blue-purple flowers borne from summer into early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 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 Grey Silver | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Trim after flowering to keep plants compact and to encourage a second flowering
Pests
Slugs may damage young growth
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews in a dry summer
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