Nepeta cataria - P9

Description
The Catmint (Nepeta cataria) is a bushy, upright perennial that forms white, lip-shaped flowers arranged in spikes from July to September. Its heart-shaped, notched leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Catmint is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The deciduous leaves of Catmint are grey-green, heart-shaped, crenate. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Catmint has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Clump-forming, bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Harvest: In the period from July to September - Sowing under glass: From March to April - Sowing outdoors: From April to May.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Nepeta cataria forms lip-shaped, white flowers arranged in spikes from July.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, border, ground cover, steppe garden, perennial bed, rose garden, cutting