Nepeta sibirica 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron'
catmint 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron'
A compact, suckering perennial with aromatic, lance-shaped leaves and loose spikes of lavender-blue flowers over a long period in summer and early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Nepeta can be annuals or, more commonly, perennials, with paired, usually aromatic leaves, and terminal spikes or panicles of 2-lipped, tubular flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate light shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn; take softwood stem-tip cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Deadhead spent flowerheads and cut hard back at the end of the flowering season or in early spring
Pests
Diseases
Powdery mildews can be problematic
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