Nepeta sibirica
Siberian catmint
An upright, aromatic perennial to 90cm with branching stems and toothed, dark green leavesto 9cm long. In mid- and late summer produces spires of blue to lavender blue flowers up to 4cm long, arranged in whorls
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
- Plant range
- Siberia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate light shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn; take softwood stem-tip cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wall side borders
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Deadhead spent flowerheads and cut hard back at the end of the flowering season or in early spring
Pests
Diseases
Powdery mildews can be problematic
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