Little Trudy® Catmint
Nepeta x 'Psfike' PP #18,904
SKU
08258
A superb compact selection with a low, spreading habit and finely textured, aromatic, grayish-green foliage. Numerous purple-violet flowers attract butterflies and bees over a long bloom season. This exceptional garden performer is useful as an edging or groundcover, in mixed borders and herb gardens.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established only requires occasional water; more in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | NEP-eh-tuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | The aroma of Nepeta is irresistible to cats, often found curled up and napping beside or on top of this plant. This selection is a 2008 Plant Select® winner. Plant Select® is a collaboration of Colorado State University, Denver Bonanic Gardens, and the green industry, helping gardeners and horticultural professionals transform the American landscape to a vibrancy inspired by the western regional landscape. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Grows to 8 to 10 in. tall and 12 to 16 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through fall. |
| Design Ideas | Finely textured foliage can soften the effects of bolder foliage plants such as hostas, and the grayish-green color of the leaves can tone down the deep greens of plumbago or vinca. Plant close to a sidewalk or patio for maximum enjoyment of the aromatic foliage. This low-grower is ideal at the front of a border; its spreading habit makes it useful as a non-invasive groundcover. As an edging plant, its gentle creeping habit can be used to soften the harsh lines of a sidewalk or driveway. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established only requires occasional water; more in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Bee Balm (Monarda); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Salvia (Salvia) |
Provide well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Water can be reduced after establishment. Prune spent flowers to prolong blooming. To keep tidy, cut back before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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