Nepeta x faassenii (Catmint, Nepeta) Type Herbaceous flower, Herb, Culinary, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering Form Spreading arching Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height) Colours Light blue Flowers (Summer early), Blue Foliage Care Medium - high Hardiness Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly Growth Fast Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Nepeta x faassenii description: 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. Plant Strengths: 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. Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth. 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 If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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