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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Nepeta mussinii
dwarf catmint
Flower Color
Description
A spreading to upright perennial with aromatic foliage and terminal whorls of tubular violet-blue flowers to 2cm in length in summer
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-10
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsCity and courtyard gardensRock gardenWildlife gardensMediterranean climate plantsFlower borders and bedsGround cover