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NEPETA faassenii
Commonly known as Catmint, Catnip
(mussinii) - dwarf catmint, lilac-blue flowers
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Evergreen - finely hairy, mid-green leaves 1-3cm (½ to 1¼in) long with heart-shaped bases.
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Blue - lilac blue -
Height - 30cm (12in) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - spreading to upright perennial.
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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) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. N x faassenii. Attractive to insects. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, and possibly powdery mildew in hot summers. -
Place of origin - Caucasus, Turkey, northern Iran. -
Flower Shape - Spikes -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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