Catmint Plant

Nepeta

£9.99

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The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Catmint is a live vigorous outdoor growing herbaceous perennial, botanically known as Nepeta. This hardy flowering herb plant has aromatic felty grey leaves and produces flower spikes of lavender blue bell shaped flowers. During the months of May to July, pretty spikes of purple blue flowers appear.

  • Catmint is renowned for attracting cats, hence its name but the flowers also attract pollinating insects including bees, butterflies and moths. This plant has also received the RHS Plants for Pollinators seal of approval.

  • When used fresh or dried, Catmint is high in Vitamin C. The leaves make a refreshing and therapeutic tea which has traditionally been used to treat nervousness, insomnia, hyperactivity, colds and fevers. The flowers can also be dried to be used in pot pourri.

  • Nepeta is easy to grow in well draining soil and is drought tolerant. It does best in full sunlight but can cope with partial shade. Catmint can grow to a height up to 45cm and is ideal for growing in beds and borders in coastal gardens, cottage style gardens and wildlife gardens. It is also perfect for using as an edging plant along pathways.

    • Plant genus Nepeta

    Common Name Catmint

    Plant type Herbs, Herbaceous Perennials

    Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial

    Hardiness Hardy

    Soil acidity Neutral

    Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

    Flower colour Blue, Purple

    Leaf colour Grey

    Growth Rate Moderate

    Edible Use No

    Planting Companion Lavender, Echinacea, Marigold

    Light Required Full Sun

    Watering Water regularly after planting until the roots are established. Once settled in, the plant is relatively drought tolerant and usually only needs extra water during prolonged dry spells. Plants grown in containers will need more frequent watering than those growing in the ground.

    Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in sandy. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.

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    Top tip

    Harvest little and often to encourage fresh, bushy growth rather than allowing the plant to become overly woody or congested. It works particularly well in a borders setting; give it enough space and light to develop naturally rather than crowding it.

    Key Features

    Good For Cut Flowers

    Good For Cut Flowers

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Pet Friendly

    Pet Friendly

    Scented

    Scented

    Shade Tolerant

    Shade Tolerant

    Wildlife Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering