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Herbaceous Perennial

Nepeta nuda 'Lake Sevan'
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naked catmint 'Lake Sevan'

A clump-forming perennial to 1m tall with hairless, oblong leaves. Purple, branching stems bear spikes of small, pale lilac flowers in summer and autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Purple Blue Purple Green Grey Silver
Autumn Purple Blue Purple Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical 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 any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

Trim after flowering to keep plants compact

Pests

May be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews in dry summers

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