The seeds of this hybrid are mostly sterile. This plant cannot reseed itself and become invasive. Suggested Nepeta Faassenii – Catmint Uses Catmint is an excellent choice for a naturalized garden. It also does well in herb gardens, rock gardens, and alongbordersas an edging plant. ...
Plant catmint from nursery transplants, from a friend’s divisions, or from seed. Sow the seeds outdoors after the last expected frost or start them indoors four to six weeks before planting time. Some varieties are sterile and hybrids may not grow true to seed, so using divisions or transp...
Plant 33, 943-951.Mutlu S, Atici O, Esim N and Mete E (2011) Essential oils of catmint (Nepeta meyeri Benth.) induce oxidative stress in early seedlings of various weed species. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 33(3): 943-951.Mutlu, S., Atici, O., Esim, N. and Mete, E. 2011. ...
With this objective, commercial open-pollinated seeds of catmint collected from its native, temperate habitat in Himalayas were introduced in the tropical plains. Subsequent to adaptation to a new zone we were able to isolate nineteen individual plants based on plant growth. Hydrodistillation of the...
The oils were diluted (25, 50, 100, and 150 ppm) and the solutions were applied to seeds or leaves of these plants. The study compared the germination percentage and random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) results with the control group. The results showed that the oils had a strong ...
With this objective, commercial open-pollinated seeds of catmint collected from its native, temperate habitat in Himalayas were introduced in the tropical plains. Subsequent to adaptation to a new zone we were able to isolate nineteen individual plants based on plant growth. Hydrodistillation of the...