Nova® Blue Catmint

Nepeta 'Blue'

SKU #47507
4-9

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Reaches 4 in. tall, 24 in. wide.
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Description A true stand-out in the world of Catmints. Blooms earlier, with bright lavender-purple flowers, and continues to look tidy all season long, with crisp green foliage. Stays very short; perfect for massing as a groundcover, or let it spill over the edge of mixed containers or hanging baskets. Perennial.
Bloom Time Summer through fall
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Spreading
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging, Hanging Basket
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Green
Care Instructions Thrives in average, rocky, well-drained soil with good air circulation. Benefits from afternoon shade in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom.
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DescriptionA true stand-out in the world of Catmints. Blooms earlier, with bright lavender-purple flowers, and continues to look tidy all season long, with crisp green foliage. Stays very short; perfect for massing as a groundcover, or let it spill over the edge of mixed containers or hanging baskets. Perennial.
Bloom TimeSummer through fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitSpreading
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Edging, Hanging Basket
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in average, rocky, well-drained soil with good air circulation. Benefits from afternoon shade in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom.

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.