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Nepeta nervosa

Pollinator FriendlyDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

N. nervosa is a bushy perennial to 60cm high forming a mound of unbranched, upright stems with aromatic, narrow, prominently-veined, green to grey-green leaves. Small, purple-blue flowers are borne in short, dense spikes to 15cm long from summer into early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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 softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn or by division

Pests

May be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews in dry summers

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersHedging ScreensGround CoverPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years