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dwarf catmint

Nepeta racemosa

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: dwarf catnip, katinminttu, raceme catnip

About this plant

N. racemosa is a spreading to upright perennial with aromatic foliage and terminal whorls of tubular violet-blue flowers to 2cm in length in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly 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 attacked by slugs

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage InformalWall Side BordersBanks SlopesLow Maintenance

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

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