Nepeta racemosa

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Nepeta racemosa

Catmint, Persian

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Description

This plant is drought tolerant once established. It is a sprawling perennial goun cover 6" high and a foot wide, with gray-green foliage. Fragrant purple-blue flowers throughout growing season, useful as a filler and edging plant.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Herb

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Roadside

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.