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Greek catmint | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Greek catmint

Nepeta parnassica

Pollinator FriendlyDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial with upright stems to 1.8m tall bearing scallop-edged, grey-green, triangular to oval-shaped, aromatic leaves. Spikes of tubular, lilac-blue flowers with darker calyces are borne from summer into early autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 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 or partial shade. May need support

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by seed, by division in spring or autumn or by softwood cuttings in early summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverLow MaintenanceHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years