NEPETA faassenii
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NEPETA faassenii
Commonly known as Catmint, Catnip
(mussinii) - dwarf catmint, lilac-blue flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. N x faassenii. Attractive to insects. Trim after flowering to keep plant compact and to encourage a second flowering -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, and possibly powdery mildew in hot summers. -
Place of origin
Caucasus, Turkey, northern Iran. -
Evergreen
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Blue
Lilac blue -
Spikes
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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SilverSilvery grey-green
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
HerbaceousSpreading to upright perennial with branched stems and narrowly ovate to lance-shaped, scalloped, wrinkled, hairy, aromatic leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long. Produce spikes of flowers 12mm (½in) long
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented foliage
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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