Nepeta subsessilis Nimbus ('Yanim')

catmint [Nimbus]
A compact perennial to 60cm tall and 30cm wide with upright stems bearing pale to mid-green, aromatic, bluntly-toothed leaves. Whorls of violet-blue flowers to 2.5cm long are borne on long spikes from summer into autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Blue Purple | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Trade
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
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Garden edging
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadheading plants regularly will prolong flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slug and snail damage on young growth
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry summers
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