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broad-leaved catmint

Nepeta latifolia

Pollinator FriendlyDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A bushy, clump-forming deciduous perennial to around 80cm tall with erect, sparsely-branched stems clothed in ovate to oblong aromatic leaves 3-7cm long. Long, narrow spikes of tiered clusters of lavender-blue flowers are borne from midsummer into early autumn. This plant is attractive to cats

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Trim after flowering to keep plants compact

Propagation

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

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry summers

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersLow MaintenanceGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years