Water
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
In hot, dry weather, more frequent watering may be necessary to maintain soil moisture and promote continuous blooming.
Also known as Blue Catmint · Blue Catnip · Catmint
Raceme Catnip (Nepeta racemosa) is a fragrant perennial herb with spikes of lavender-blue flowers, attractive to pollinators and cats.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures; hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal feeding; a light balanced fertilizer in spring is sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
In hot, dry weather, more frequent watering may be necessary to maintain soil moisture and promote continuous blooming.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
A hard prune back by about half after the first flush of flowers in early summer will promote a second bloom and prevent the plant from becoming leggy and straggly. Prune again in late autumn.
Nepeta racemosa is easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Softwood cuttings root readily in moist potting mix.
Division of established clumps in spring is also an effective method to increase plant numbers.
As a herbaceous perennial, Nepeta racemosa typically does not require frequent repotting. If grown in containers, repot every 2-3 years in spring as the plant becomes root-bound.
Use a well-draining potting mix to prevent waterlogging.
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Where Raceme Catnip (Nepeta racemosa) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Nepeta |
| Species | Nepeta racemosa |
Similar in genus Nepeta
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