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    Nepeta x faassenii 'Blue Wonder'

    Also Known As

    • Nepeta faassenii 'Blue Wonder'
    • Blue Wonder Catmint

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Nepeta x faassenii 'Blue Wonder' plant details

    Nepeta x faassenii 'Blue Wonder' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nepeta x faassenii 'Blue Wonder'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nepeta x faassenii 'Blue Wonder'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Compact Catmint sports lavender blue flowers 4-6 inches above 12 inch mounds of silver blue foliage from May to September. Good rock garden or xeriscape selection; thrives in well drained dryish soil, full sun, loves heat. We shear ours back between blooms to rejuvenate foliage and boost bloom. Pair it with butter yellow Coreopsis for a great contrast pairing! Bees love this plant.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    This is a compact grower, bearing long lasting, blue flowers from late spring through summer. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    A compact selection 12-14" high with long-lasting blue flowers.

    By: Native Sons

    Lavender-blue flower spikes that are fully 6" top these compact 1-2' shrublets over most of the summer--truly a "wonder"! Sun/Med/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Nepeta x faassenii 'Blue Wonder' plant

    How to Grow Nepeta x faassenii 'Blue Wonder'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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