Catmint (Nepeta  × faassenii ‘Dropmore’) NEP-eh-tah ex fah-SEEN-ee-eye Synonyms:  N. nepetella × N. racemosa Genus:  Nepeta This cultivar is a clump-forming perennial with toothed gray-green leaves and larger flowers than the hybrid. It flowers profusely and long, especially if sheared. The blue-purple flowers are small but abundant, and the foliage is aromatic. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Profuse, large blue flowers that attract bees and butterflies; aromatic foliage; long-blooming if sheared. May be attractive to cats. Care:  Well-drained soil in full sun to part shade (especially in hot climates). Thrives in dry soils in full sun, and is very drought tolerant. Shear flower spikes after initial flowering to promote continued bloom. Propagation:  Divide in spring or autumn. Softwood cuttings in early autumn. Problems:  Nothing serious, sometimes leaf spots.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Foliage, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Fall, Summer Flower Color Blue Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers Style Cottage Garden, Herb Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant Type Perennials