Nepeta subsessilis

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Nepeta subsessilis

Catmint

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Bright green foliage sets off the large whorls of blue flowers.
Green aromatic foliage.

Height

24-36 Inches

Spread

24 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

June-July and intermittently all summer

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Generally not as aggressive as the faasennii types.
When deadheaded, the flowers are quick to reemerge.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides), Daylily (Hemerocallis )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Hummingbirds
Attributes & Uses
• Ground Cover
• Fragrant
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist but well-drained