- Botanical Name
- Nepeta cataria
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 10cm x 60cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with roots spread evenly below the soil surface, space 40-60cm apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, this takes a month or more of regular watering, waiting for the roots to penetrate the surrounding soil, then you only need to worry if rainfall is low, they are impressively dry tolerant.
- Fertiliser
- A light application of a slow release/liquid fertiliser in spring while establishing is ideal.
- Flowering Time
- Late winter to summer
- After Flower Care
- Remove spent flowers to encourage more during the season. Or cut back by half after the first flower flush in December, then fertilise and water to enjoy repeat flowering into autumn.
- Notes
- Cut back hard in winter to leave room for the fresh spring foliage. Flowers suitable for picking.
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