Nepeta govaniana - P9

Description
The Catmint (Nepeta govaniana) is a bushy perennial that forms clumps and produces yellow, lip-shaped flowers from July to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Catmint is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Catmint are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Catmint has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Clump-forming, bushy.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Care
If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout and flower again.

Flower
Nepeta govaniana forms lip-shaped, yellow flowers from July.

Use
Bee pasture, woodland border, herbaceous border, scented garden