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Nepeta subsessilis

Nepeta subsessilis

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Short-stalked catmintPerennialFamily: Lamiaceae

Height: 90cmSpread: 30cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

It bears large blue blooms on square stems, above aromatic, toothed foliage. It’s extremely attractive to bees and other insects, and makes an excellent cut flower. Like many catmints, Nepeta subsessilis may prove appealing to cats, though if they eat an excessive amount of the foliage it can give them an upset stomach.

Grow Nepeta subsessilis in sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Grow it at the front of a mixed border, in pots or as part of an informal, low-growing hedge. Prune back after flowering to promote bushy growth, and divide congested clumps in spring.

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Nepeta ‘Subsessilis’ and wildlife

Nepeta ‘Subsessilis’ 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.

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 ‘Subsessilis’ poisonous?

Nepeta ‘Subsessilis’ 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