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transcaucasian catmint

Nepeta transcaucasica

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A bushy, clump-forming deciduous perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and upright spikes of violet-blue flowers which are produced from summer through until the autumn. A hardy variety that is also attractive to cats

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 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

Propagation

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

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry summer

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverLow MaintenanceBanks SlopesFlower Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years