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Nova® Blue Catmint
Nepeta 'Blue'
SKU #47507
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. |
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| 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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| 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. |
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| 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 |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging, Hanging Basket |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Nova® Blue Catmint produce flowers?
Summer through fall
Is Nova® Blue Catmint evergreen or deciduous?
Nova® Blue Catmint is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Nova® Blue Catmint?
Nova® Blue Catmint is Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Nova® Blue Catmint resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Nova® Blue Catmint grow?
Nova® Blue Catmint has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Nova® Blue Catmint?
Nova® Blue Catmint grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Nova® Blue Catmint in my landscape?
Nova® Blue Catmint is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging, Hanging Basket.
What color are Nova® Blue Catmint flowers?
Nova® Blue Catmint produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Nova® Blue Catmint?
Nova® Blue Catmint has Green foliage.
How do I care for Nova® Blue Catmint?
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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 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.