Plant Information
Common Name: PETS – PERSIAN CATMINT
Scientific Name: Nepeta mussinii
Alternative Names: Dwarf Catnip
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R98.00
Scientific Name: Nepeta mussinii
Alternative Names: Dwarf Catnip
N/AR98.00
Description
- Perennial
- Persian Catmint originates from the Caucasus Region, Turkey, and Iran.
- It has aromatic, grey-green leaves and bears long-lasting spikes of small violet-blue flowers.
- Persian Catmint grows up to 25-30 cm when in flower and spreads to 45cm in a neat mound.
- It is a good groundcover and perfect for rockeries and as an edging for paths.
- Persian Catmint is easy to grow, very hardy and requires little care – it is almost pest and disease free.
- It is versatile to various soil types and climates and needs well-drained soil, full sun and will also tolerate afternoon shade.
For Animals. It is said that
- Cats are generally attracted to Persian catmint.
- While not as strongly intoxicating as catnip (Nepeta cataria), Persian catmint still contains nepetalactone, which is the compound that cats find attractive.
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