Nepeta faassenii, commonly known as Faassen's catnip or Faassen's catmint, is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial prized for its aromatic foliage and long-blooming lavender-blue flowers. This vigorous, spreading catmint cultivar typically grows 12-18 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, forming a dense, mounded habit. The fuzzy, gray-green leaves have a minty, pungent aroma when brushed or crushed. From late spring through fall, Nepeta faassenii produces abundant, terminal spikes of small, tubular lavender-blue flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The blooms also make excellent cut flowers. Extremely adaptable, this Nepeta variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, average garden soil. It is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and generally low-maintenance once established. Versatile in the landscape, Nepeta faassenii works well as edging, ground cover, in rock gardens, and mixed borders. Its aromatic foliage also makes it useful for culinary and medicinal purposes. Overall, this hardy catmint cultivar is a reliable, easy-to-grow perennial for adding long-lasting color and texture to the garden.
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Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Filler, Full Sun, Low Maintenance, Medium, Mounded, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant
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