Nepeta nepetella subsp. aragonensis

A bushy perennial, to around 60cm, with upright stems bearing elongated, oblong-shaped grey-green leaves with serrated edges, pointed tips and pale, woolly undersides. Dense spikes of small purple flowers are produced from mid to late summer
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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 Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes 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
- Spain and NW Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, by semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim after flowering to keep plants compact
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry summers
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