Nepeta subsessilis 'Blue Dreams'

Nepeta subsessilis ‘Blue Dreams’

Short-stalked catmint

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does flower in March

Plant does flower in April

Plant does flower in May

Plant does not flower in June

Plant does flower in July

Plant does flower in August

Plant does flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

  • Botanical name: Nepeta subsessilis 'Blue Dreams'
  • Common name: Short-stalked catmint
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Plant Type: Perennial
Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Short-stalked catmint, Nepeta subsessilis, has a more compact, upright habit than many catmints, and the flowers are much larger. Native to damp areas of Japan, it’s also more tolerant of moisture than other species.

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Nepeta subsessilis ‘Blue Dreams’ has glossy green leaves and bright blue flowers. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border or container, and makes an excellent cut flower. It’s extremely attractive to bees and other insects. Like many catmints, ‘Blue Dreams’ may prove appealing to cats, though if they eat an excessive amount of the foliage it can give them an upset stomach.

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For best results grow in sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Prune back after flowering to promote bushy growth and a second flush of blooms, and divide congested clumps in spring.

How to grow Nepeta 'Blue Dreams'

  • Plant size

    90cm height

    30cm spread

  • Aspect

    South facing, west facing

  • Position in border

    Front, middle

  • Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
  • Hardiness: Hardy
  • Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Plant
Plant

Do not Plant in January

Do not Plant in February

Do not Plant in March

Do not Plant in April

Do Plant in May

Do Plant in June

Do Plant in July

Do Plant in August

Do Plant in September

Do not Plant in October

Do not Plant in November

Do not Plant in December

Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does flower in March

Plant does flower in April

Plant does flower in May

Plant does not flower in June

Plant does flower in July

Plant does flower in August

Plant does flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

Divide
Divide

Do not Divide in January

Do not Divide in February

Do Divide in March

Do Divide in April

Do Divide in May

Do not Divide in June

Do not Divide in July

Do not Divide in August

Do not Divide in September

Do not Divide in October

Do not Divide in November

Do not Divide in December

Nepeta 'Blue Dreams' and wildlife

Nepeta 'Blue Dreams' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies​/​moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers and makes a good wildlife hedge.

Attractive to Bees

Attractive to Beneficial insects

Does not attract Birds

Attractive to Butterflies​/​Moths

Attractive to Other pollinators

Is Nepeta 'Blue Dreams' poisonous?

Nepeta 'Blue Dreams' has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

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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