Nepeta grandiflora Bramdean (Catmint)

Award-winning Nepeta grandiflora 'Bramdean' (Catmint) is an upright perennial of loose, open habit boasting sturdy stems clad with aromatic, oval, gray-green leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm). The foliage is topped with long, lax spikes of rich indigo-blue flowers in early summer with repeat blooms throughout the growing season, if the faded blooms are removed regularly. A wonderful perennial for the middle of the sunny border.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Typically grows up to 30 inches tall (75 cm) and 18-20 in. wide (45-50 cm).
• Performs best in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Appreciates afternoon shade in hot summer areas.
• A remarkably low-maintenance plant, this excellent performer is highly versatile and can be used in many situations: beds and borders, gravel gardens, city gardens, cottage gardens, coastal gardens. Nepeta is perfect for underplanting roses as the colors complement each other and the foliage hides the bare feet of the rose bushes.
• Attracts butterflies but is ignored by deer and rabbits.
• Extremely easy growing plant with few pests or problems. Keep an eye out for slugs and snails or powdery mildew in dry summers.
• Trim after flowering to keep the plants compact and possibly induce another flush of flower.
• Divide in spring or autumn; take soft stem-tip cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn.