Nepeta x faassenii - 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint)

Type	Herbaceous flower, Herb, Culinary, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size	Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours	Dark blue Flowers (Summer), Silver Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Nepeta x faassenii cultivation notes: This low spreading herbaceous plant is ideally suited to the front of the border or at the edge of a path where it can spread out a little. Catmint hates having cold wet feet, so plant in any well drained garden soil in a sheltered sunny spot. Trim back after flowering and cut back hard in the autumn.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Scented blossom; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth.