Catmint

Nepeta X Faassenii

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Overview

Ca™int (Nepeta x faassenii) is a hardy perennial with fragrant, gray-green foliage reaching 1-2 feet tall and wide. It boasts lavender-blue flowers from late spring to early fall. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil, attracting bees and butterflies while repelling deer. Ideal for borders, herb gardens, or as a groundcover, it's a low-maintenance addition offering lasting charm and interest.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Mediterranean, Temperate

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — Ca™int (Nepeta x faassenii) is a hardy perennial with fragrant

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — It boasts lavender-blue flowers from late spring to early fall

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — gray-green foliage reaching 1-2 feet tall and wide

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — attracting bees and butterflies while repelling deer

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — commonly referred to as Catmint

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — it's a low-maintenance addition offering lasting charm and interest

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Temperate

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Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — Ca™int (Nepeta x faassenii) is a hardy perennial with fragrant

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — It boasts lavender-blue flowers from late spring to early fall

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — gray-green foliage reaching 1-2 feet tall and wide

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — attracting bees and butterflies while repelling deer

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — commonly referred to as Catmint

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — it's a low-maintenance addition offering lasting charm and interest

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — is a popular perennial herbaceous plant renowned for its ease of growth

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — and widespread appeal in various landscape designs

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — This hybrid species exhibits a mounding growth habit

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — typically reaching a height of 12 to 18 inches with a spread of 18 to 24 inches

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — textured leaves from late spring into early autumn

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — It boasts a profusion of lavender-blue flowers that emerge on spikes above the gray-green

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — where it prefers well-drained soil

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — Despite being drought-tolerant once established

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — regular watering during the initial growth period is beneficial in promoting a robust root system

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — including its ability to deter deer and rabbits

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — Also noteworthy is the plant's hardiness

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — ranging from USDA zones 3 through 8

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — can be utilized in rockeries

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — It serves as an excellent border plant

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — make it a valuable addition to any garden

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — and the flowers are a magnet for pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — and is effective when mass-planted for a swath of color

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