Nepeta x faassenii 'Dropmore'

Faassen's Catmint

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Common Name: 

Faassen's Catmint

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green Silver

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

60 cm

Maximum width: 

60 cm

Faassen's Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii 'Dropmore') - Description

Grow in a sunny border or walkway, or use as a groundcover. Very heat and drought tolerant.

Faassen's Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii 'Dropmore') - Blooming

Showy spikes of small two-lipped flowers violet to white in color.

Faassen's Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii 'Dropmore') - Growth

Aromatic gray-green leaves, square stems. Most species are perennial, but a few are annuals. Leaves are ovate to lance shaped and have entire, toothed, or scalloped edges.

Faassen's Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii 'Dropmore') - Planting

Full sun or light shade. Divide clumps in spring or fall, or propagate by taking cuttings in summer. N. cataria can be grown from seeds.

Faassen's Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii 'Dropmore') - Interesting facts

Catnip has a notable aroma, especially when bruised. It can cause about two-thirds of cats to experience a euphoric sensation. While it does not have a drug-like effect on humans, it can be used to add flavor to salads.

Faassen's Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii 'Dropmore') - Soil and irrigation

Average, well-drained soil. Thrive in drier site than most common perennials. Damp soil leads to rot.

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