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Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii)
At a Glance
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Mature Height: 18 to 24 Inches
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
- Soil Conditions: Moist, Well-Drained
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Color: Blue, White
- Bloom Season: April - August
- Size: Medium
Features of Catmint
Body
Mounded plants with attractive foliage that is fragrant, with spikes of blue flowers. Thrives in heat and is drought tolerant once established. Loose habit and can spread. Good border plant.
Care
- Moist well-drained soils in full sun
- Cut back by half after flowering to maintain clean gray foliage.
- Seldom needs dividing.