nepeta
Nepeta longipes
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Lilac Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water your Nepeta longipes regularly to ensure its health and vigor. Water at least once a week, adding 1-2 inches of water each session. Avoid overwatering, as this can cause root rot and other issues. Allow the soil to dry out between watering, but don’t let it become too dry. It's ideal to water the plant in the morning so it has all day to dry and the leaves are not wet at night.
sunlight
Nepeta (Nepeta longipes) does best in full sun and needs about 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight each day. Planting in an area with bright, indirect sunlight works as well. When providing Nepeta longipes with ample sunlight, it is best to give the plant at least 4 to 6 hours of full sun in the morning and again in the afternoon. Avoid direct sunlight in the hottest part of the day and ensure that the area where it is planted has adequate air circulation for best growth of the plant.
pruning
Nepeta should be pruned annually in late winter, preferably before the new growth appears. Start by removing any damaged or diseased parts of branches. Then, use shears to selectively remove old stems and any overly long branches. Trim the remaining stems back to just above an outward facing leaf bud or branch node. Finally, shape the plant to the desired size and height by removing any straggly, crossing, or outward growing shoots.
