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Nepeta racemosa RCBAM3

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A perennial to around 50cm tall forming a mound of grey-green, bluntly-toothed, aromatic foliage. Relatively large, deep purple-blueflowers are borne in tiered whorls on long stems from late spring into 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

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast 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

Slugs may damage young growth

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews in a dry summer

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerBanks SlopesLow MaintenanceGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhousePond MarginsConservatoryOutdoor

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