Nepeta racemosa 'Little Titch' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Catmint (Nepeta racemosa) is a bushy, clump-forming perennial that produces blue, lip-shaped, whorled flowers with a pleasant fragrance from April to September. Its heart-shaped, notched leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Catmint is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Nepeta mussinii.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * deer resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Catmint are grey-green, heart-shaped, crenate.

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 position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Nepeta racemosa forms lip-shaped, blue flowers arranged in whorls from April. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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