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    Nepeta 'Dropmore'

    Also Known As

    • Nepeta x faassenii 'Dropmore'

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Nepeta 'Dropmore' plant details

    Nepeta 'Dropmore' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nepeta 'Dropmore'

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nepeta 'Dropmore'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Nepeta 'Dropmore' plant

    How to Grow Nepeta 'Dropmore'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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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
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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
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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
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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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