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Catmint

Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch'

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Overview

Nepeta racemosa 'Little Titch' is a compact perennial, thriving in zones 3-8, known for its gray-green foliage and lavender-blue flowers. It reaches up to 10 inches in height with a spread of 12 inches. This drought-tolerant ca™int prefers full sun and well-drained soil, blooming from late spring to early fall. Its aromatic leaves are a deterrent to deer and attract pollinators, making it an excellent low-maintenance groundcover or border plant.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8Type Ground cover, Herb, PerennialClimate Temperate
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — Nepeta racemosa 'Little Titch' is a compact perennial
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — blooming from late spring to early fallCatmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — known for its gray-green foliage and lavender-blue flowersCatmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — This drought-tolerant ca™int prefers full sun and well-drained soilCatmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — It reaches up to 10 inches in height with a spread of 12 inchesCatmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — commonly referred to as Little Titch CatmintCatmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — From late spring to early fall+16

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
8–10 Inches

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Herb, Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — Nepeta racemosa 'Little Titch' is a compact perennial
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — blooming from late spring to early fall
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — known for its gray-green foliage and lavender-blue flowers
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — This drought-tolerant ca™int prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — It reaches up to 10 inches in height with a spread of 12 inches
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — commonly referred to as Little Titch Catmint
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — From late spring to early fall
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — providing a soft-textured backdrop for the profusion of blooms
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — with a similar spread of 10 to 12 inches
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — Its aromatic leaves are a deterrent to deer and attract pollinators
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — is an enchanting perennial that adds whimsy and charm to any landscape design
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — a characteristic grayish-green in color
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — making it an excellent low-maintenance groundcover or border plant
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — attracting butterflies and bees with their light
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — Growing to a modest height of 8 to 10 inches
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — you'll witness an abundance of lavender-blue flowers that densely cluster atop the foliage
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — Nepeta 'Little Titch' requires well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial sun exposures
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — minty aroma.<br><br>As a hardy plant in USDA zones 3 through 8
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — making it an excellent low-maintenance option for busy homeowners.<br><br>For a stunning visual effect
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — consider mass planting or pairing with gold or chartreuse foliage plants
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — this compact selection is perfect for border fronts
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — or as a delightful edging plant.<br><br>The foliage of Little Titch is fine and aromatic
Catmint (Nepeta Racemosa 'Little Titch') — This catmint variety is both drought-tolerant once established and deer-resistant
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