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    Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat'

    Also Known As

    • Candy Cat Japanese Catmint

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-30"
    • W: 18"-30"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat' plant details

    Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rose-purple flowers most of the summer top 18-24" well-branched stems of dark-green foliage on this drought-tolerant clump-former. S-PSh/M PPAF

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat' plant

    How to Grow Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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