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Nepeta longipes
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CatmintPerennialFamily: Lamiaceae
- Height: 1mSpread: 1.5m
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Pink
Purple
Foliage colour:
Blue/Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Nepeta longipes is an unusual catmint. It has slightly hairy, grey-green, fragrant leaves, from which light blue flowers appear on strong stems, throughout summer. Its blooms are loved by bees and other pollinators, and its leaves are used as a caterpillar food plant by the mint moth, Pyrausta aurata.
Like many catmints, Nepeta longipes may prove appealing to cats, though if they eat an excessive amount of the foliage it can give them an upset stomach.
Grow Nepeta longipes in well-drained soil in full sun. Divide congested clumps in autumn or spring.
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Nepeta ‘longipes’ and wildlife
Nepeta ‘longipes’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is 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 ‘longipes’ poisonous?
Nepeta ‘longipes’ 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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