Overview
Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' is a bushy, clump forming perennial in the genus Nepeta, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows 0.45 m wide. Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' grows best in full sun, and tolerates clay soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, coastal, gravel garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' is a cultivar of the Nepeta genus, a group of flowering plants in the Lamiaceae family. This plant is suitable for full sun and thrives in clay soils that are moist but well-drained or well-drained. It has a spread of approximately 0.45 metres and is hardy in the UK to H7, making it a resilient choice for various garden settings.
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About the genus
Nepeta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. The genus name, from Latin nepeta (“catnip”), is reportedly in reference to Nepete, an ancient Etruscan city. There are 295 accepted species.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Nepeta
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Spread
- 0.45 m
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
- Fragrance
- Aromatic
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Nepeta racemosa 'Grog'
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn, Division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Nepeta racemosa 'Grog'?
Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' need?
Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' grows best in clay soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' grow?
Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' reaches a spread of 0.45 m.
Is Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' hardy in the UK?
Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Nepeta racemosa 'Grog'?
Seed, Softwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn, Division in spring or autumn.
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More in the Nepeta genus
- Nepetacatmint
- Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'catmint 'Six Hills Giant'
- Nepeta Grandiflora
- Nepeta govanianacatmint
- Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
- Nepeta nudanaked catmint
- Nepeta racemosa 'Superba'Dwarf Catnip
- Nepeta sibiricaSiberian catmint
