Nepeta racemosa Grog - Catnip

Nepeta racemosa 'Grog', also known as Catmint or Catnip, is a perennial variety with a compact habit and generous violet-blue flowering. Superb in mixed borders, at the base of Roses, and in Mediterranean gardens.

Native to the Caucasus and belonging to the Lamiaceae family, Nepeta racemosa Grog has a compact habit and grows to a height of 35 cm (14in) and a width of 45 cm (18in). Its deciduous leaves are narrow, ovate, and slightly downy, a beautiful silvery-green. Its large violet-blue flowers bloom from spring and continue throughout the summer on upright stems. It is an aromatic plant with a scent similar to Lemongrass. Catmint is also attractive to bees and butterflies.

Easy to grow and hardy down to at least -15 °, Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' thrives in sunny locations with light, moist, rich, and well-drained soil. It tolerates dry, poor, and rocky soils, but its flowers will be less abundant. Add coarse sand and gravel to improve drainage in heavy soil.

Nepeta racemosa 'Grog' can be used as a border plant, in rock gardens, or containers. It elegantly dresses the bare base of roses and complements Mediterranean gardens, alongside Cotton Lavender, Lavender and Helichrysum italicum.

Did you know that cats love Nepeta so much that they roll around in it? Its calming and euphoric effects can trigger surprising reactions in feline companions, but don't worry, the effects of Nepeta fade quite quickly and no serious addiction has ever been observed.