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Nepeta x faassenii 'Limelight'

Also Known As

Nepeta faassenii 'Limelight'
Limelight Catmint

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 24"-32"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Nepeta x faassenii 'Limelight' plant details

Nepeta x faassenii 'Limelight' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nepeta x faassenii 'Limelight'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse
Mature size: 24 IN - 32 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nepeta x faassenii 'Limelight'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely lime-green foliage in low, spreading mounds topped by an almost continuous supply of purple flowers all summer long. The low-growing habit makes this a great groundcover or a spiller for containers. Nepeta can be sheared heavily and will reflush with new foliage and flowers.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Just when you thought Catmint couldn’t be any better...here it comes! Low growing 6”spreading mounds (to 30”) of glowing charteusy foliage are topped summer and fall with high contrast blue flowers! Bees love em, critters hate em. Well drained soils in the hottest sunniest spot you got. Nice spilling over a wall or outta the pot. Yummy! USDA Z5

By: Secret Garden Growers

A splendid new look for a catmint: icy lime-green foliage sprinkled with blue flowers all summer long. Extremely low habit makes this plant a natural choice for borders or along garden paths. Very easy to grow if given sun and good drainage. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.

By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

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Gardening facts about Nepeta x faassenii 'Limelight' plant

How to Grow Nepeta x faassenii 'Limelight'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- chartreuse
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous