Naked catmint (Nepeta nuda)

Naked catmint (Nepeta nuda) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as naked catmint.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: naked catmint
Scientific name: Nepeta nuda
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Naked catmint (Nepeta nuda) – peganum from Henfield, England, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Naked catmint (Nepeta nuda) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons