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Nepeta faassenii Six Hills Giant

Catmint

Mounds of spreading, aromatic foliage produce loose spikes of periwinkle-blue coloured flowers.

  • »  Periwinkle-blue, flower clusters rise slightly above the foliage
  • »  Hairy, gray-green, aromatic, scalloped leaves
  • »  Drought tolerant perennial
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to late summer

1gal
$21.88
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:75-90 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'

Nepeta faassenii is a cross between Nepeta nepetella and Nepeta racemosa/mussinii.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'

Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun and is drought tolerant once established. Pruning plants back by half after the flowers fade, will promote a second bloom and help to maintain a compact habit.