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NEPETA faassenii
Commonly known as Catmint, Catnip
(mussinii) - dwarf catmint, lilac-blue flowers
(UK Delivery Only)
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Plant Details
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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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Fully hardy
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SilverSilvery grey-green
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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 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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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
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