Nepeta racemosa RCBAM3
catmint RCBAM3
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Blue Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Nepeta can be annuals or, more commonly, perennials, with paired, usually aromatic leaves, and terminal spikes or panicles of 2-lipped, tubular flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim after flowering to keep plants compact and to encourage a second flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slug damage on young growth
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in a dry summer
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