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    Nepeta x faassenii 'Alba'

    Also Known As

    • White Catmint

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 1'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Nepeta x faassenii 'Alba' plant details

    Nepeta x faassenii 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nepeta x faassenii 'Alba'

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 1 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, fragrant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nepeta x faassenii 'Alba'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Nepeta x faassenii 'Alba' plant

    How to Grow Nepeta x faassenii 'Alba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Nepeta x faassenii 'Limelight'

    aka Nepeta faassenii 'Limelight', Limelight Catmint

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 24"-32"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Nepeta x faassenii 'Limelight' flower, foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Nepeta 'Blue Lagoon' PP23855

    aka Blue Lagoon Dwarf Catmint

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 16"-24"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Nepeta 'Blue Lagoon' PP23855 flower, foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Nepeta 'Blue Dragon' PP22334

    aka Nepeta yunnanensis 'Blue Dragon', Blue Dragon Nepeta

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 20"-30"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Nepeta 'Blue Dragon' PP22334 flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Nepeta 'Purple Haze' PP23180

    aka Nepeta faassenii 'Purple Haze PP', Purple Haze Catmint

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-10"

    Width: 20"-30"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Nepeta 'Purple Haze' PP23180 flower, foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Nepeta nuda

    aka Catmint, Catmints

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Nepeta nuda flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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