NEPETA faassenii 'Kit Cat'
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NEPETA faassenii 'Kit Cat'
Commonly known as Catmint, Catnip
Compact, less floppy Catmint
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
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
Attractive to bees. 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
Garden origin -
Evergreen
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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
30cm (12in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousDwarf spreading perennial with ovate to lance-shaped, scalloped, hairy aromatic leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long. Produces spikes of flowers to 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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Mature Size30cm (12in)
60cm (24in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Nepeta - Growing Guide