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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Chalk
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Grey Silver White | ||
| Autumn | Purple | Grey Silver White | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- 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
- Throughout the range of the species
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Flowered stems can be cut down after flowering is finished
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers and slug damage on young growth
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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