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Nepeta cataria
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Nepeta cataria
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Edible flowers,flowers in first year,scented
- Ideal for: Border, Edging
Description
No cat should be deprived of this! Their reaction to the aromatic silver grey foliage is fascinating. Flower spikes of violet spotted white.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | spring to autumn. |
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Sow in good free draining seed compost, just covering the seed with compost. Germination usually takes 7-21 days at 16-20C (60-70F).
The seed can also be sown in spring where it is to flower in a well raked moist seed bed.
Growing Instructions
When the seedlings are large enough to handle transplant into 8cm (3in) pots, grow cool and finally plant out 30cm (12in) apart into a sunny spot in free draining soil.
Aftercare Instructions
Overwinter autumn sown plants in a well ventilated coldframe and plant out in spring.