Nepeta Stewartiana
£8.50
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Nepeta stewartiana
A charming and relatively uncommon catmint, treasured for its delicately speckled flowers and exceptional value to pollinators.
Nepeta stewartii produces masses of lavender-blue flowers throughout summer, each bloom adorned with intricate purple speckling deep within its throat. These delicate markings give the flowers an almost hand-painted appearance and reward a closer look. The long-lasting blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, bringing both beauty and wildlife into the garden.
Unlike some of the larger, more vigorous catmints, Nepeta stewartii forms a neat mound of aromatic grey-green foliage that sits comfortably amongst other perennials. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, coping admirably with dry conditions once established. Perfect for gravel gardens, cottage-style planting and the front of sunny borders, it provides months of colour with very little maintenance.
Specifications
Height: 40–60cm
Spread: 45–60cm
Flowering period: June to September
Position: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil
Maintenance: Lightly trim after flowering to encourage further blooms
🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting
Nepeta stewartii is an excellent choice for Isle of Wight gardens, thriving in free-draining soils and sunny coastal positions. Its drought tolerance and long flowering season make it particularly useful in modern, low-maintenance planting schemes.
🌿 Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range
Salvia 'Rose Queen' , elegant flower spikes that complement the lavender-blue blooms
Scabiosa 'Beaujolais Bonnet' , rich burgundy flowers that pick up the purple speckling
Gaura 'Passionate Blush' , airy pink flowers for movement and contrast
Achillea 'Lilac Beauty' , flat clusters of soft lilac flowers loved by pollinators
Stipa tenuissima , fine flowing grass that softens the planting and adds movement
🌟 The Green Standard Tip
Plant Nepeta stewartii close to a path or seating area where its beautifully speckled flowers can be appreciated up close. The intricate markings are one of its greatest charms and set it apart from more commonly grown catmints.