Catmint

Nepeta faassenii

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks once established

☀️ Light

Full sun to light shade

💦 Humidity

Low

🌡️ Temperature

50–85°F (10–29°C)

🪏 Soil

Average, well-draining soil

✨ Fertilizing

Once in spring

🪴 Repotting

Divide every 3–4 years

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About Catmint

Soft silvery foliage with masses of lavender-blue flowers. Blooms for months and is adored by bees.

Care tips

  • Cut back by half after first bloom for repeat flowering
  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • Much longer blooming than true catnip

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