Garden perennial £4.95

Lesser Catmint

£4.95

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyThis upright, bushy plant produces a haze of tiny blue flowers with long purple bracts from June right through to September. When crushed, the oval, dark green leaves emit a spearmint-like scent and the flowers are a magnet for bees. Try this lovely catmint in a warm, sunny spot in the garden, among herbs or Mediterranean-style plants. Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in spring.