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' long, the plant's arching habit brings the height down to 18-24" 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.
Height:
24.0-36.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Nepetas are easy to grow perennials that provide a beautiful show of color all summer long. They prefer to be planted in full sun and ordinary, well-drained soil. Shearing the plant back in the springtime will promote more compact growth. In addition, cutting plants back by half after their first bloom tends to stimulate a second bloom cycle.
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year -- 2007
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2012
Missouri Botanical Garden Plants of Merit -- 1
Height:
24.0-36.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Nepetas are easy to grow perennials that provide a beautiful show of color all summer long. They prefer to be planted in full sun and ordinary, well-drained soil. Shearing the plant back in the springtime will promote more compact growth. In addition, cutting plants back by half after their first bloom tends to stimulate a second bloom cycle.
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year -- 2007
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2012
Missouri Botanical Garden Plants of Merit -- 1
