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Catmint
Nepeta |
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Description:
A fragrant, ornamental herb that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. |
| Common Name: |
Catmint |
| Botanical
Name: |
Nepeta |
| Type: |
Deciduous Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
This plant tolerates drought and will also
grow in moist soils but prefers moist, well-drained or loamy soils with a netural pH.
'Walker's Low' is sensitive to humidity. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Attracts butterflies, good for naturalizing |
| Pests: |
Leafhoppers |
| Diseases: |
Black root rot, wilt, powdery mildew |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Beardtongue,
Bee Balm, Hollyhock Mallow,
Pincushion Flower,
Shasta Daisy, Yarrow |
| Care: |
Prune back older foliage on the outside after blooming to
encourage new growth and a denser plant. Division can be done in the spring if
necessary. Planting Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Nepeta
x faassenii 'Blue Wonder'
Catmint, Catnip
zones 3-9
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| Description:
Gray-green, aromatic foliage gives way to a plethora of lavender-blue
flowers in early thru midsummer. The relatively short stature of this
variety makes it a good candidate for the front of the border. When Nepeta's
stems are broken, they release an aroma into the air that tends to attract
cats, thus its common name, Catmint. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Blue, green, silvery |
| Height: |
8-14" |
| Spread: |
12-24" |
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Nepeta
x faassenii 'Kit Kat'
Catmint, Catnip
zones 3-8
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| Description:
A unique new dwarf form of nepeta that is smaller in scale in every aspect:
shorter habit, smaller leaves, and smaller flowers (but more numerous). The
small, grey-green leaves form a wide, dense clump that can be used as a
ground cover in sunny, dry areas or rock gardens. From early through late
summer, small terminal clusters of nearly true blue flowers are produced.
When Nepeta's stems are broken, they release an aroma into the air that
tends to attract cats, thus its common name, Catmint. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue shades |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Grey-green |
| Height: |
18" |
| Spread: |
30" |
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Nepeta
x faassenii 'Walker's Low'
Catmint, Catnip
zones 3-8
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| Description:
Gray-green, aromatic foliage gives way to a plethora of soft lavender-blue
flowers which are produced over a long period in summer. Although the stems
are 2-3 feet long, the plant's arching habit brings the height down to 18 to
24 inches if it is not staked. When Nepeta's stems are broken, they release
an aroma into the air that tends to attract cats, thus its common name,
Catmint. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue/lavender |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green and silvery (fragrant) |
| Height: |
8-10" |
| Spread: |
12-24" |
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