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Exposurepartial sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Nepeta subsessilis
short-stalked catmint
Flower Color
Description
A clump-forming, upright perennial about 90cm in height, with aromatic dark green leaves to 10cm long, and whorls of pale lavender-purple flowers 2cm long, forming long, lax spikes in mid and late summer and early autumn
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-8
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGravel gardenCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds