blue-flowered catmint
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N. kubanica is a clump-forming perennial to about 80cm with aromatic leaves and spikes of purple-blue flowers with dark purple calycesin early to mid-summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue-flowered catmint (Nepeta cyanea)
- Genus
- Nepeta
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
blue-flowered catmint pictures
Distribution of blue-flowered catmint
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue-flowered catmint
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blue-flowered catmint care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningTrim after flowering to keep plants compact
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in autumn, divide in spring or autumn, or take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews in dry summers
Pests
May be damaged by slugs and snails
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