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Nepeta x faassenii


Walkers Low Catmint




Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Nepeta
Species
x faassenii
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-40 to -6
Temperature (°F)
-40 - 20
Height
40 - 60 cm
Spread
50 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneAugustSeptember
Landscape
A perennial herb suited to border edging and mass planting. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Plant with Achillea 'Moonshine' or other yellow flowered yarrows.
Cultivation
Full sun and well drained soil in full sun. Shear spent flower blooms after first flowering to encourage second flush.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Flower Description
Blue spiked flowers emerging from rose coloured buds with lavender overtones held above the foliage.
Notable Specimens
Perennial Plant of the Year, 2007.
Propagation
By division of clumps and cuttings.
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