Nepeta X faassenii |
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Catmint |
Description
Nepeta faassenii makes soft, gray green, undulating mounds that are 1.5' high when blooming. The small leaves are attractive to cats. This perennial has lavender blue flowers in late spring and early summer.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Englishcottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Seascape, Spanish, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showyflower
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parkingstrip, Patio, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Swimmingpool, Withrocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosioncontrol, Filler, Massplanting, Smallspaces, Hangingbasket
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Add a rain sensor to your sprinkler controller to automatically interrupt the watering cycle when it rains.
