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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Short-stalked catmint, Nepeta subsessilis, has a more compact, upright habit than many catmints, and the flowers are much larger. Native to damp areas of Japan it’s also more tolerant of moisture than other species.

It bears large blue blooms on square stems, above aromatic, toothed foliage. It’s extremely attractive to bees and other insects, and makes an excellent cut flower. Like many catmints, Nepeta subsessilis may prove appealing to cats, though if they eat an excessive amount of the foliage it can give them an upset stomach.

Grow Nepeta subsessilis in sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Grow it at the front of a mixed border, in pots or as part of an informal, low-growing hedge. Prune back after flowering to promote bushy growth, and divide congested clumps in spring.

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Nepeta ‘Subsessilis’ and wildlife

Nepeta ‘Subsessilis’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers and makes a good wildlife hedge.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Nepeta ‘Subsessilis’ poisonous?

Nepeta ‘Subsessilis’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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