Nepeta faassenii 'Kitten Around'
Catmint
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
- Petite, compact variety
- Nice round mounds of aromatic foliage
- Rosy purple calyxes holding periwinkle blue flowers
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow perennial Prefer full sun and well drained soil To extend blooming, may cut back by half to promote additional blooming
Height: 12 in
Spacing: 20-22 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, Purple
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Drought Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Ground Cover
- Edging
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained