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Nepeta X faassenii

Catmint

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer/Hunter

 

Description

Nepeta faassenii makes soft, gray-green, undulating mounds o 1.5 ft. high in bloom. The small leaves are attractive to cats. This perennial has lavender blue flowers in late spring, and early summer.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.