Nepeta 'Blue Dragon'
catmint 'Blue Dragon'
A strongly upright, spreading perennial to about 80cm, with bright green, aromatic foliage and large, blue-violet flowers in short spikes from mid-summer to early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Blue Purple | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes 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 any well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Trim after flowering to keep plants compact
Pests
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews in dry summers
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