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General Information

Nepeta bucharica is a herbaceous perennial plant with a thick, woody rootstock; it produces erect to ascending stems up to 80cm tall[].
The plant is the source of an essential oil.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

C. Asia - Uzbekistan, Kirgizstan, Tadzhikistan.

Habitat

Subalpine belt, in grass plots, banks of streams near waterfalls[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.60 m
Pollinators	Bees, Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Nepeta species generally grow best in a sunny position and a well-drained soil. Many are found in poor soils in the wild, and have a bushier growth habit in more fertile soils[].
This species often hybridizes in the wild with Nepeta formosa Kudrjasch.[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The plant yields a pale yellow essential oil with a strong aroma[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown in the autumn, in situ if possible. Germination of spring sown seed can be erratic[]. The seed is best sown in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer.
Division of clumps in the autumn or spring, when the plant is dormant or just coming into growth[].
Stem tip or softwood cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer[].