Nepeta X faassenii |
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Susan Frommer/Hunter
Description
Nepeta faassenii makes soft, gray-green, undulating mounds o 1.5 ft. high in bloom. The small leaves are attractive to cats. This perennial has lavender blue flowers in late spring, and early summer.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.