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catmint [Nimbus]

Nepeta subsessilis Nimbus ('Yanim')

Fragrant

Genus: Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A compact perennial to 60cm tall and 30cm wide with upright stems bearing pale to mid-green, aromatic, bluntly-toothed leaves. Whorls of violet-blue flowers to 2.5cm long are borne on long spikes from summer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers moist but well-drained soil in partial shade

Pruning

Deadheading plants regularly will prolong flowering

Propagation

Divide in spring or autumn or take softwood cuttings in early summer

Pests

Slugs and snails may damage young growth

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem in dry summers

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Bog GardenOutdoor

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