Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caerulea
ID:
251532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 285 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250864

Common Names

  • Caerulea Catmint
  • Nepeta
  • Catnip

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Synonyms

  • Nepeta cantabrica Ubera & Valdés [unknown]
  • Nepeta coerulea sanabriensis (Losa) Ubera & Valdés [unknown]
  • Nepeta legionensis Losa [unknown]
  • Nepeta nuda coerulea (Aiton) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Nepeta numantina A.Segura [unknown]
  • Nepeta sanabriensis Losa [unknown]

Description

Nepeta caerulea (also called Blue Catmint, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an evergreen perennial with blue flowers and grey-green leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta caerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in flower beds. It has a pleasant aroma and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepeta caerulea has small, white to pink flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta caerulea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Nepeta caerulea

Nepeta caerulea can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Nepeta caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta caerulea?

Nepeta caerulea

What is the common name of Nepeta caerulea?

Blue Catmint

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta caerulea?

Dry, rocky slopes and grassy meadows

Species in the Nepeta genus

Nepeta adenophyta, Nepeta agrestis, Nepeta alaghezi, Nepeta alatavica, Nepeta algeriensis, Nepeta amicorum, Nepeta amoena, Nepeta anamurensis, Nepeta annua, Nepeta apuleji, Nepeta argolica, Nepeta assadii, Nepeta assurgens, Nepeta astorensis, Nepeta atlantica, Nepeta autraniana, Nepeta azurea, Nepeta badachschanica, Nepeta bakhtiarica, Nepeta barbara, Nepeta barfakensis, Nepeta baytopii, Nepeta bellevii, Nepeta betonicifolia, Nepeta binaloudensis, Nepeta bodeana, Nepeta boissieri, Nepeta bokhonica, Nepeta bombaiensis, Nepeta bornmuelleri, Nepeta botschantzevii, Nepeta brachyantha, Nepeta bracteata, Nepeta brevifolia, Nepeta bucharica, Nepeta caesarea, Nepeta campestris, Nepeta camphorata, Nepeta campylantha, Nepeta cataria, Nepeta cephalotes, Nepeta chionophila, Nepeta ciliaris, Nepeta cilicia, Nepeta clarkei, Nepeta caerulea, Nepeta coerulescens, Nepeta concolor, Nepeta conferta, Nepeta congesta,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-134525: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.