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Raceme Catnip (Nepeta racemosa)

Raceme Catnip (Nepeta racemosa) is a fragrant, low-growing perennial herb with spikes of lavender-blue flowers that attract pollinators.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy or loamy, but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Ideal Growing Range

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low Feed

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Water

Moderate

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy or loamy, but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Ideal Growing Range

15-24 °C

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low Feed

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen to deciduous in colder climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Ovate to elliptic

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Glechoma racemosa (Lam.) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusNepeta
  • speciesNepeta racemosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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