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Nepeta x faassenii
Walkers Low Catmint
| Family |
| Lamiaceae |
| Genus |
| Nepeta |
| Species |
| x faassenii |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -40 to -6 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -40 - 20 |
| Height |
| 40 - 60 cm |
| Spread |
| 50 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| A perennial herb suited to border edging and mass planting. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Plant with Achillea 'Moonshine' or other yellow flowered yarrows. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and well drained soil in full sun. Shear spent flower blooms after first flowering to encourage second flush. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description |
| Blue spiked flowers emerging from rose coloured buds with lavender overtones held above the foliage. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Perennial Plant of the Year, 2007. |
| Propagation |
| By division of clumps and cuttings. |
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