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NEPETA
Commonly known as Catmint, Catnip
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - perennials. Oval to lance-shaped, often aromatic, leaves. Some are hairy and give a silvery or greyish-green effect. The 2-lipped flowers are produced along the stems often over a long period.
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - attractive to bees, though some species attract cats. Some self-seed freely. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, and possibly powdery mildew in hot summers. -
Place of origin - northern hemisphere. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Buy Varieties of NEPETA
NEPETA faassenii >
Commonly known as: Catmint, Catnip.
(mussinii) - dwarf catmint, lilac-blue flowers
NEPETA grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk' >
Commonly known as: Catmint, Catnip.
Pale pink flowers from purple calyxes
NEPETA racemosa 'Walker's Low' >
Commonly known as: Catmint, Catnip.
Deep violet to lilac-blue flowers. Excellent ground cover in a sunny border. Aromatic green leaves
NEPETA subsessilis >
Commonly known as: Catmint, Catnip.
Upright perennial with spikes of purple flowers
