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Nepeta × faassenii ‘Dropmore’ (Catmint)

Nepeta × faassenii ‘Dropmore’ Photo/Illustration: Scott Kunst


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Nepeta × faassenii ‘Dropmore’ NEP-eh-tah ex fah-SEEN-ee-eye Common Name: Catmint Synonyms: N. nepetella × N. racemosa, N. mussinii of gardens 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.
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
Tolerance Deer Tolerant;Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Fragrant Foliage; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Fall; Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Ground Covers
Style , Herb Garden, Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Perennials

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