Wildflower of the valley
Erect Catmint
Nepeta erecta
- How easy to find
- Rare — you will see it only in some places
- Flower size
- Medium
- Family
- Lamiaceae (Mint family)
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- 60 cm
- Flower colour
- red
- Flowering
- June to August
About Erect Catmint
Nepeta erecta is a herbaceous perennial of height 60 cm to 1.2 m high. Leaves are opposite, acute at apex, cordate. Flowers are purple or pale mauve. Stamens are 4.
Where to find it
- Along the trail from Govindghat to Ghangaria
- Near the entrance of the valley
- In the middle of the valley
- In the deeper parts of the valley
- Around Hemkund Sahib
Habitat
Shruberries, Meadows and Forest under growth.
What the name means
Nepeta: possibly from Nepete, an Etruscan town; erecta means "upright".
Don't confuse it with
Nepeta laevigata (sno 44) is smoother-leaved and often lower-growing.
More photos
A hidden treasure of the wilderness, Nepeta Erecta captivates with elegance and rare coloration in highland regions. 
A hidden treasure of the wilderness, Nepeta Erecta captivates with elegance and rare coloration in highland regions. 
Nepeta Erecta adds a magical touch to natural parks and trails, making it a perfect find for floral explorers and photographers alike.
