- Botanical name: Nepeta kubanica
- Common name: Large-flowered catmint
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Aromatic foliage
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Large-flowered catmint, Nepeta kubanica, bears large flowers in deep blue-purple, above aromatic rich green leaves. Flowering for several weeks, it’s the perfect choice for a sunny mixed border or wildlife garden, where it works well with other brightly coloured flowers such as kniphofia. Its blooms are popular wth bees.
Like many catmints, Nepeta kubanica may prove appealing to cats, though if they eat an excessive amount of the foliage it can give them an upset stomach.
Grow Nepeta kubanica in full sun in well-drained soil. Cut back after flowering. Divide congested clumps every three years.
How to grow Nepeta kubanica
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Plant size
90cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in June |
J
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A
Do not Plant in August |
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O
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D
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
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Plant does not flower in November |
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Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Divide in May |
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Do not Divide in June |
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Do not Divide in July |
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Do Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
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Do not Divide in November |
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Do not Divide in December |
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Do not Prune in January |
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Do not Prune in March |
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Do not Prune in May |
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Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Nepeta kubanica and wildlife
Nepeta kubanica is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Nepeta kubanica poisonous?
Nepeta kubanica has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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