Spreading clumps of upright stems with aromatic, grey-green leaves. Spikes of lavender-blue, purple, pink or white flowers bloom from early summer to early fall. Great for rock gardens, borders, cottage gardens and as an edging plant.
Nepeta cataria
Catnip
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- Dense, dark green foliage
- White flowers with purple spots
- Great treat for your cat or use in tea
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
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: 12-18 in
Spacing: 15-18 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Vigorous
- Ground Cover
- Edging
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
- Blooms all Season
- Heat Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
Critter Resistance:
- Groundhog Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Gray
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Nepeta
Common Name: Catnip
Spreading clumps of upright stems with aromatic, grey-green leaves. Spikes of lavender-blue, purple, pink or white flowers bloom from early summer to early fall. Great for rock gardens, borders, cottage gardens and as an edging plant.