GardenWizzPlant Care Card
Catmint
Nepeta · Perennial
Hardiness
— Varies by species (Species-specific rating required: Check the exact species and cultivar before overwintering)
Height × Spread
10–100 cm × 10–100 cm
Soil
Free-draining soil; most thrive in dry soil, though some species prefer moister soil. Avoid heavy clay or permanently wet soils.
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.
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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
Watch out for
Powdery mildew: Ensure good air circulation by thinning crowded plants and avoid overhead watering.
Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply organic slug pellets around the base.
Root rot: Plant in well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging to prevent root suffocation.
Leggy growth: Cut back stems by half immediately after the main flowering period to encourage compact regrowth.
Vine weevil: Inspect pots regularly for adult beetles at dusk and use biological nematodes in soil.