Nepeta kubanica

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Large-flowered catmintPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Lamiaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

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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.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Nepeta ‘Kubanica’ poisonous?

Nepeta ‘Kubanica’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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