Kitten Around Catmint
Nepeta faassenii
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Perennials: Flower
Catmint
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Compact and petite, this plant forms a tight, round mound of aromatic foliage. The perfect size for mixed containers, edging a sunny border or filling in small places in the garden.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Lavender
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Mounding
Height
12–18 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division