Nepeta sphaciotica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Davis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 21: 136 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251364
Common Names
- Catmint Sphaciotica
- Sphaciotica Catmint
- Nepeta Sphaciotica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepeta sphaciotica (also called Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nepeta sphaciotica is a great choice for landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance plant with attractive foliage and flowers. It is also a great source of nectar for pollinators, and can be used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nepeta sphaciotica has white flowers with purple spots, small, black seeds, and small, green seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepeta sphaciotica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Nepeta sphaciotica
Nepeta sphaciotica is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and the Caucasus.
Nepeta sphaciotica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepeta sphaciotica?
Nepeta sphaciotica
What is the common name of Nepeta sphaciotica?
Sphacelate Catmint
What is the natural habitat of Nepeta sphaciotica?
Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
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-134989: Based on the initial data import
Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.