Nepeta subsessilis 'Cool Cat'
catmint 'Cool Cat'
A compact, upright clump-forming deciduous perennial with aromatic green leaves, serrated at the edges, and upright spikes of showy, fragrant purple to white flowers which are produced in early to mid-summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers moist but well-drained soil in partial shade
Propagation
Divide in spring or autumn or take softwood cuttings in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadheading plants regularly will prolong flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry summers
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