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nepeta nervosa

Nepeta nervosa, often known as Catmint, is a captivating perennial that brings texture, colour, and resilience to New Zealand gardens. Praised for its aromatic foliage and spikes of blue-violet blooms, nepeta nervosa is a superb choice for both seasoned gardeners and beginners. This easy-care plant is a member of the mint family and is prized for attracting pollinators, providing visual interest from early summer through autumn, and thriving in a wide range of garden settings.

Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' green foliage and blue flowers.

Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint)

Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' is a vigorous perennial prized for its aromatic foliage and abundant lavender blue flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. Taller than most Catmints, this variety creates a soft, flowing effect in NZ gardens, attracting bees and butterflies in abundance. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance needs make it ideal for both cottage and modern landscapes. 'Six Hills Giant' delivers colour, fragrance, and resilience with ease.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern
A large Calamagrostis 'Overdam' grass with elegant, variegated foliage.

Calamagrostis 'Overdam'

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Calamagrostis ‘Overdam’ is a striking variegated ornamental grass that delivers elegant upright form and delicate texture to garden borders and landscaping. With green and creamy-white striped foliage and feathery plumes in summer, this clump-forming grass is both functional and decorative. The Plant Company supplies top-quality, NZ-grown Calamagrostis ‘Overdam’ for use in modern and low-maintenance garden designs.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 90 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint)

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Why Choose Nepeta nervosa for Your Garden?

Nepeta nervosa stands out for its adaptability and undemanding nature. Reaching up to 40cm in height, this bushy perennial is ideal for sunny borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings. Its long-flowering period ensures months of colour, especially when paired with roses like Rose 'Elina', Rose 'Elegant Lady', or Rose 'Diamond Jubilee'. The softly aromatic leaves of nepeta nervosa release a gentle fragrance in the heat, deterring some garden pests while attracting beneficial insects, including bees and butterflies.

Growing Conditions and Care

Nepeta nervosa thrives in well-drained soils with full sun exposure but will tolerate partial shade. This drought-tolerant plant is perfect for New Zealand gardens, particularly those with hot, dry summers where other perennials might struggle. Mulch around the base and water during dry spells to keep its delicate foliage looking fresh. For the best flowering performance, trim spent blooms and cut back the plant after its first flush of flowers to encourage a second round of gorgeous blue-violet spikes.

Landscaping with Nepeta nervosa

Versatility is one of nepeta nervosa’s greatest strengths. Use it to edge pathways, soften hard landscaping features, or create layers of colour amidst ornamental grasses like Calamagrostis 'Overdam'. It partners beautifully with compact shrubs and architectural foliage, such as Astelia nervosa (Mountain Astelia), offering striking textural contrast. Nepeta nervosa also serves as an excellent underplanting for roses, suppressing weeds and enriching the borders with consistent colour and fragrance.

Nepeta nervosa and Wildlife

If you're looking to cultivate a pollinator-friendly garden, nepeta nervosa is an outstanding choice. Its nectar-rich flowers are irresistible to bees and other beneficial insects, helping to sustain local biodiversity. By including nepeta nervosa in your planting palette, you're not only enhancing your garden’s beauty but also supporting the wider ecosystem.

Shop for Nepeta nervosa and Companion Plants

Whether you’re refreshing an established border or starting a new garden project, nepeta nervosa offers unmatched charm and adaptability. Complement your planting with companion varieties such as Rose 'Elina', or add structure with Calamagrostis 'Overdam' or Astelia nervosa (Mountain Astelia). Explore our full range of perennials, ornamental grasses, and foliage stars to create a flourishing, low-maintenance garden brimming with colour and life.


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