Gray-green, aromatic foliage gives way to a plethora of periwinkle blue flowers in early thru midsummer. Although the stems are 2-3 feet long, the plant's arching habit brings the height down to 18 to 24 inches if it is not staked. Though 'Six Hills Giant' is twice as large as the species, it is still used for the same landscape purposes and is best propagated by division.
When Nepeta's stems are broken, they release an aroma into the air that tends to attract cats, thus its common name, Catmint.
Height:
2.0-3.0 Feet
Spread:
15.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Nepetas are easy to grow perennials that provide a beautiful show of color all summer long. They prefer to be planted in full sun and ordinary, well-drained soil. Shearing the plant back in the springtime will promote more compact growth. In addition, cutting plants back by half after their first bloom tends to stimulate a second bloom cycle.
Height:
2.0-3.0 Feet
Spread:
15.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Nepetas are easy to grow perennials that provide a beautiful show of color all summer long. They prefer to be planted in full sun and ordinary, well-drained soil. Shearing the plant back in the springtime will promote more compact growth. In addition, cutting plants back by half after their first bloom tends to stimulate a second bloom cycle.
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