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Nepeta grata Benth.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesNepeta grata Benth. 
BibliographyLabiat. Gen. Spec.: 735 (1835)
Native Rangew. Himalaya
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Altitude3500-4500m
Descriptiongrey or white hirsute, leaves sessile, triangular-ovate, stem leaves orbiculate, dentate, flowers in terminal head, corolla 15-18mm long, glandular-pubescent
Size10-40cm
Colorblue
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division in early spring; basal cuttings in late spring
SynonymsGlechoma grata (Benth.) Kuntze
Territory4 Asia-Tropical
     40 Indian Subcontinent (WHM West Himalaya)
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