How to Grow CatmintLeave a Comment Catmint (Nepata) is a glorious plant for the mixed bed or perennial garden. It tolerates heat, drought and poor soil and spreads quickly. In fact, you’ll probably be giving it away to friends before too long. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture...
Few plants are as beloved by our pollinators, or our cats, as catmint. A herbaceous perennial that needs little care, catmint will provide your garden with years of color and habitat. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for catmints.
Catmint will grow in just about any type of well-drained soil. Wet or soggy sites can lead to root rot. When to plant: From spring (after the last threat of frost has passed) through early fall. How to plant: Although it can be grown from seed, it’s easier and more reliable to...
This short-lived, fast-growing perennial performs best with regular water, though can take some drought once established. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Also makes a good cut flower. Photo by: Ray Akey Photography / Shutterstock 'Arizona Sun' blanket flowerGaillardia×grandiflora Habit...
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Plant summer snowflake with coneflower, allium, basil, catmint, or salvia for a mixed border or flower bed. How long does summer snowflake live? These long-lived perennials can last for many years. The bulbs come back year after year and can be divided to provide continuous new plants for...
Does catnip really make cats go crazy? There is no doubt that some cats go into a state of excitement that resembles intoxication when exposed to catnip and catmint. For others, however, there is no reaction at all. In fact, catnip seems to have no effect on about half of all cats, ...
Catmint Nepeta Faassenii Care Size & Growth Catmint can grow to a height of 1′ or 2′ feet tall with a spread as great as 3′ feet. The attractive, fragrant grayish-green foliage is slightly furry. Flowering & Fragrance The plant produces showy, fragrant blooms in shades of lavender blue...