N. subsessilis produces spiky heads of bluish purple, 1.5 inch long, trumpet shaped flowers all summer long if deadheaded. Its deep green leaves have serrated edges and are larger than the faassenii types. They form a dense mound of foliage. Unlike other Nepetas, this one prefers moist soil.
When its stems are broken, they release an aroma into the air that tends to attract cats, thus its common name, Catmint.
Height:
20.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple-blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic Rain Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Nepetas are easy to grow perennials that provide a beautiful show of color all summer long. This variety should be planted in full sun and moist soil. Shearing the plant back in the springtime will promote more compact growth.
Height:
20.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple-blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic Rain Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Nepetas are easy to grow perennials that provide a beautiful show of color all summer long. This variety should be planted in full sun and moist soil. Shearing the plant back in the springtime will promote more compact growth.