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garden catmint 'Kit Cat'

Nepeta × faassenii 'Kit Cat'

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A compact, clump-forming perennial with highly aromatic, grey-green, hairy leaves and spikes of purple and pale blue flowers from early summer to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Trim after flowering to keep plants compact and to encourage a second flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be suseptible to powdery mildews in dry summers

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensBanks SlopesLow MaintenanceGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorBog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years