Nepeta x faassenii 'Dropmore'

Nepeta x faassenii

Persian Catmint

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Lavender-blue flowers with gray, aromatic foliage.
Its flowers and foliage color blend well with many other plants.

Height

10-12 Inches

Spread

18-24 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

June-July and intermittently all summer

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Good edging or border plants.
Thrive in the heat and are very drought tolerant once established.
Shear after bloom to encourage another bloom time in quick succession.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), New York Aster (Aster dumosus), Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Fragrant
• Crafts
• Ground Cover
• Containers
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Gray
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained