Nepeta faassenii 'Kit Cat' - P9

Description
The Catmint 'Kit Cat' (Nepeta x faassenii) is a bushy, clump-forming perennial that produces blue-violet, lip-shaped flowers from May to August. Its heart-shaped, notched leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Catmint 'Kit Cat' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for * deer resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Catmint 'Kit Cat' are grey-green, heart-shaped, crenate.

Frost hardiness
The Catmint 'Kit Cat' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from August to September.

Care
If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout and flower again.

Flower
Nepeta x faassenii 'Kit Cat' forms lip-shaped, blue-violet flowers from May.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, border, ground cover, steppe garden, perennial bed, rose garden