Nepeta faassenii
garden catmint
Flower Color
Description
A perennial forming a clump of ascending stems bearing grey-green leaves and terminal whorls of light violet-blue flowers 12mm in length in summer and early autumn
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-8
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsWildlife gardensFlower borders and bedsGarden edging