Nepeta faassenii 'Cat's Meow' (Cat's Meow Catmint)


Botanical Information

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusNepeta
Speciesfaassenii
Cultivar'Cat's Meow'
Patent NumberPP24,472
CategoryPerennials
OriginBred by Kevin Hurd and Walter's Garden, Inc., introduced by Proven Winners® in 2013, and issued a United States Plant Patent May 20, 2014.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
Height43 - 59 cm
Spread60 - 65 cm
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA dense catmint with a low, compact habit that has sky blue flowers that last from early summer into autumn.
ShapeA spreading clump.
LandscapeAn excellent container plant that can also be used in rock gardens, border fronts, cottage or herb gardens or for edging.
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn, or by softwood cuttings in spring or summer.
CultivationGrow in full sun in a medium, well-drained soil that is cool and moist. May be cut back after the first flowering to maintain a nice, compact size, and flower spikes can be shorn after first flowering to promote continued bloom.
PestsNo serious pest or disease problems.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are grey-green in colour.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are sky blue, aromatic, and last from early summer to autumn.

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