Plants > Perennials

garden catmint

Nepeta × faassenii

Pollinator FriendlyDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: Faassen's catmint, mirrinminttu

About this plant

A perennial forming a clump of ascending stems bearing grey-green leaves and terminal whorls of light violet-blue flowers 12mm in length in summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. May need support

Pruning

Trim after flowering to keep plants compact and to encourage a second flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer

Pests

May be attacked by leafhoppers

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesHedging Screens

Planting Places

OutdoorBog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years