Persian Catmint

Nepeta Racemosa

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Overview

Nepeta racemosa, commonly known as Persian Ca™int, is an aromatic, perennial herb, showcasing soft lavender-blue flowers on spikes atop grey-green, lance-shaped foliage. Ideal for border fronts and garden pathways, this drought-tolerant plant reaches a mature height and width of 12 to 18 inches. It blooms from late spring to fall, attracting butterflies and bees, while deterring deer. Thrives in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 3 to 8.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — commonly known as Persian Ca™int

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — ground cover / herb / perennial with blue and purple blooms

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — It blooms from late spring to fall, attracting butterflies and bees, while deterring deer; preferring well-drained soil

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — Ideal for border fronts and garden pathways; emphasize its ease of care

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — this drought-tolerant plant reaches a mature height and width of 12 to 18 inches; showcasing soft lavender-blue flowers on

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — Thrives in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil; amending soil with organic matter can provide necessary nutrients

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — scientifically known as Nepeta racemosa; ground cover / herb / perennial for full

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — preferring well-drained soil conditions; the Persian Catmint provides a lengthy season of visual interest

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — This plant typically reaches heights of 12 to 18 inches with a similar spread; scientifically known as Nepeta racemosa

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — minty fragrance when brushed against, image 35

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — and along with its blossoms; it blooms from late spring to fall, attracting butterflies and bees, while deterring deer

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — lance-shaped leaves can grow up to 3 inches long; blue and purple flowers in the garden

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — the Persian Catmint provides a lengthy season of visual interest; ideal for border fronts and garden pathways

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — and often experiencing a smaller repeat bloom in early fall; and ability to add a splash of cool color to their garden

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — When educating a client on this species; commonly known as Persian Ca™int

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — amending soil with organic matter can provide necessary nutrients; when educating a client on this species

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — For optimal health and appearance; lance-shaped leaves can grow up to 3 inches long

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — emphasize its ease of care; this plant typically reaches heights of 12 to 18 inches with a similar spread

Persian Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa) — and ability to add a splash of cool color to their garden tapestry; for optimal health and appearance

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