Nepeta x faassenii Description
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This spreading herbaceous perennial is fast growing, being well suited to the front of the border or at the edge of a path where it can spread. Nepeta is well matched with herbs and is much loved by bees.
Nepeta x faassenii - Cultivation Notes
Catmint hates cold wet soils, so always plant in a sunny location in any well drained garden soil or in a hot sheltered spot. Trim back after flowering and cut back hard in the autumn.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Nepeta x faassenii:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Scented blossom
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- Suitable for exposed coastal planting
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
Weaknesses of Nepeta x faassenii
Design & Plant Use for Nepeta x faassenii:
- Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
- Ideal for planting within the herb garden
- Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils
- Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
- Herbaceous plant with culinary usage
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