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Ornamental Catmint

Scientific name: Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'
Taxonomy
Family:Lamiaceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:3 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:June to September
Bloom Color:Lavender
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The free flowering nature and grand stature of Ornamental Catmint, cultivar 'Sixhills Giant' makes it a must have in the garden. Also known as Giant Catmint. Cats love this plant as much as catnip!

  Morphology:
This is an herbaceous perennial which grows to 3’ and as wide. It features grey-green loose foliage which bears violet-blue flowers held above.

Flowers appear from early summer through September. The scented foliage is very pleasing to people, butterflies, hummingbirds, and cats.

  Adaptation:
Likes sun and dry conditions. Cut back by 2/3 in July to promote reblooming in August to end of summer. Cut all the spent foliage off at the ground-line during the spring clean-up.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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