Catmint
Nepeta X Faassenii
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 3–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean, Temperate
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