Billowy lavender-blue haze that blooms all season if you shear it back.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- May to Sep
- USDA Zones
- 3-10
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 12-24"
- Bloom Colors
- LavenderBluePurple
△ Deer Resistant✿ Pollinator Friendly✦ Low Maintenance❋ Fragrant
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About This Name
Nepeta faassenii is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Catmint unambiguously. The genus Nepeta places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Catmint, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Nepeta faassenii will give you the most precise results.