Nepeta faassenii 'Picture Perfect' - P9

Description
The Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) is a bushy perennial that forms clumps and produces blue, lip-shaped flowers from May to September. 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. 30 cm wide. The Catmint 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 are grey-green, heart-shaped, crenate.

Frost hardiness
The Catmint has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Clump-forming, bushy.

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 forms lip-shaped, blue flowers from May.

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