Rosylva Forget-Me-Not
Nepeta faassenii
NEP-eh-tuh fah-SEN-ee-eye
Perennials: Wildflower
Catmint
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Biennial or short-lived perennials that self-seed to come back for many years. After flowering, discard all but a few plants, in order to produce seed for next year.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Star
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Woodland
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide