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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Nepeta mussini
catmint
Flower Colors
Description
An upright, branching herbaceous perennial to around 90cm, with oval-shaped, aromatic, softly hairy leaves. Long, open spikes of pale, creamy-yellow flowers appear over a long period from July through to September
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-10
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantDrought resistantGravel gardenCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and bedsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs