Nepeta grandiflora is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to the Caucasus. Growing to 75 cm (30 in) tall by 30 cm (12 in), it is a clump-forming, erect deciduous herbaceous perennial with aromatic, slightly hairy, grey-green leaves, and spikes of purple/blue flowers in early summer.[2]
N. grandiflora and its cultivars are widely grown as ornamental garden plants which are useful for the middle of a flower border in full sun. The cultivar 'Bramdean' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3][4]
Taxonomy
Nepeta grandiflora is classified as a member of the Nepeta genus in the Lamiaceae. It has no subspecies or botanical varieties. It was scientifically described and named by Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein in 1808.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Nepeta grandiflora M.Bieb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Brickell, Christopher, ed. (2008). The Royal Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. p. 721. ISBN 9781405332965.
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Nepeta grandiflora 'Bramdean'". Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 67. Retrieved 12 April 2018.