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    • Photo of Nepeta cataria var. citriodora flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Nepeta cataria var. citriodora

    Also Known As

    • Nepeta cataria 'Citriodora'
    • Nepeta x f. citriodora
    • Lemon Catmint
    • Lemon Scented Cat Mint

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 3a-10b

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    Nepeta cataria var. citriodora plant details

    Nepeta cataria var. citriodora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with. In spring and summer blue, lavender and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nepeta cataria var. citriodora

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue, lavender and white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nepeta cataria var. citriodora

    USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Nepeta cataria 'Citriodora' - a mounding perennial for sunny area..cats love it...lemon scented foliage

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Love cats? Plant this lemony form of catnip with gray green leaves both minty and lemony. Grows to 3' tall x 3' wide making a nice patch and worthy garden addition. Can be dried or used fresh for feline or human ecstasy. Produces white flowers in mid to late summer. Enjoys full sun and little summer water once established. Frost hardy to -40 °F, USDA zone 3.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Nepeta cataria var. citriodora plant

    How to Grow Nepeta cataria var. citriodora

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • blue
      • lavender

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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