Nepeta x faassenii

Also Known As

Catmint

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Nepeta x faassenii plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nepeta x faassenii

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fragrant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nepeta x faassenii

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and pollution
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Choice Catmint with violet blue spikes of flowers tumbling over mounds of silvery green foliage 6-8" tall and 24" wide from May to October...yup, that is a full 6 months of color! Shear when flowers fade for a quick rejuvenation of foliage and flower. Full hot sun, loves heat (happy in a Mediterranean or rock garden), drought tolerant but will tolerate moderate water with reasonable drainage...deer, gopher and rabbit resistant. Sterile so no unwanted progeny. Nice little edger, will cascade over a wall, fragrant foliage along a path edge. Pairs well with salvias, ornamental grasses and penstemons. Long lived, not fussy, great bee plant! Z3

By: Secret Garden Growers

Nepeta faassenii [select] - Anyone who has visited Arrowhead knows we have cats lots of cats, we also have cat tested and approved Cat Mint, which is pretty even if you lack cats. ZONE 4