Catmint

COMMON NAME: Catmint

BOTANICAL NAME: Nepeta cataria

DESCRIPTION: A small perennial herb with lovely green, heart shaped leaves. Produces lavender coloured flowers.

HEIGHT: Can get up to 60cm.

WIDTH: Spans about 30-40cm.

CLIMATE INFO: Enjoys full sun to part shade environments. Very tolerant of different soil types. Doesn’t like repeated frosts.

GARDEN USES: A neat little green shrub that contrasts darker foliage colours in drier garden areas. Has nice lavender coloured flowers that hold quite well.

CULINARY USES: A must for cat owners as the herb gives a ‘cheery’ effect. Can also be made into a calming tea for human consumption.

CONTAINER TYPE: 55mm Nursery Tube. (Tube diagonal width is 55mm, Tube height is 85mm).

CURRENT PLANT HEIGHT: Approximately 100mm to 150mm.

                       (Seasonal pruning and/or packaging may occasionally reduce height)

PROPAGATION TYPE: Cutting grown.