Nepeta kubanica - P9

Description
The Catmint (Nepeta kubanica) is a bushy, clump-forming perennial that produces dark blue, lip-shaped flowers arranged in whorls from June to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 80 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 the Catmint are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Catmint has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming.

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.

Care
- If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout and flower again. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Nepeta kubanica forms lip-shaped, dark blue flowers arranged in whorls from June.

Use
Bee pasture, perennial border