About
This strongly upright, spreading perennial to about 80cm, with fresh green, aromatic foliage and large, blue-violet flowers in short spikes from mid-summer to early autumn.
About the genus
Nepeta can be annuals or, more commonly, perennials, with paired, usually aromatic leaves, and terminal spikes or panicles of 2-lipped, tubular flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Coastal, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun
PruningTrim after flowering to keep plants compact
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn or by division
Pest resistanceMay be damaged by slugs and Snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry summers