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Nepeta Little Trudy® PP18904

Scientific Name: Nepeta 'Psfike'

Also Known As

  • Nepeta 'Little Trudy'
  • Little Trudy Catmint
  • Little Trudy® Catnip

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-16"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Nepeta Little Trudy® PP18904 plant details

Nepeta Little Trudy® PP18904 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nepeta Little Trudy® PP18904

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, rock garden, serrated leaves, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nepeta Little Trudy® PP18904

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cute little dwarf Catmint, forms a tight mound only 9-12" tall and 18" wide; typical lavender bloom from May to September (cut back if scraggly). A pollinator favorite that is sun loving and drought tolerant, fragrant foliage puts off deer, rabbits and gophers. Best in soil that drains well. Plant a few for the bees please!
This hybrid catnip was selected at Little Valley Wholesale Nursery for its distinctive serrated, silvery foliage and long season of lavender bloom. It thrives under average or xeric conditions. It is the most compact catnip cultivar. Perennial. Sandy soil, clay or loam. USDA zones 4-9 (up to 8,000').
This 6-12" compact gem offers a large-size dose of fragrance with its silvery foliage ; stalks of lavender blooms all season; so perfect for container, rock garden,edging,or a special nook or cranny. S/M-D/GdD PPAF

Gardening facts about Nepeta Little Trudy® PP18904 plant

How to Grow Nepeta Little Trudy® PP18904

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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