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About this plant

Genus: Nepeta.

Species: Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'.

Common Name: Catmint
Genus: Nepeta
Cultivar: 'Six Hills Giant'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Dry, Sandy
Height: 90cm
Spread: 90cm
Flowering period: June to September

Catmint is a traditional sunny border plant, large and very hardy in this outstanding variety, sometimes called N. gigantea. It has grey-green foliage, covered all summer in masses of short spikes of lavender-like flowers which attract lots of bees. Once established, the plant is fairly drought-tolerant. The foliage is very aromatic and, when crushed or bruised, releases a strong lemony scent, hence the popularity of the plant for edging paths.