Nepeta Species, Catmint

Nepetatuberosa

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nepeta (NEP-eh-tuh)
Species
tuberosa (too-ber-OH-suh)
Synonym
Glechoma tuberosa
Nepeta gienensis
Nepeta hirsuta
Nepeta lanata
Nepeta lupulina
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hesperia, California

Modesto, California

Penn Valley, California

Redwood City, California(2 reports)

Richmond, California

Sacramento, California

Soquel, California

Bucyrus, Ohio

Wilsonville, Oregon

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Belmont, CA (Zone 10a) | March 2008 | positive

This is a very different Nepeta from those usually found in gardens - it has very large leaves and thick stems. I really love the texture...Read More

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