Nepeta X Faassenii - Catmint, Nepeta |
Type |
Herbaceous, Ground cover, Culinary, Deciduous |
Size |
Medium Border (50-100cm height) |
Form |
Spreading arching |
Colours |
Blue Foliage, Light blue Flowers (Summer early) |
Care |
Medium - high |
Hardiness |
Frost hardy |
Growth |
Fast growing |
ear47mtete|2000DE60D170|DB_9F2AFA_fump|planttable|description|0xfaff0e0900000000b001000001000d00 This spreading herbaceous perennial is fast growing, being well suited to the front of the border or at the edge of a path where it can spread. Nepeta is well matched with herbs and is much loved by bees.
Cultivation tips: Catmint hates cold wet soils, so always plant in a sunny location in any well drained garden soil or in a hot sheltered spot. Trim back after flowering and cut back hard in the autumn.
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