Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Drought tolerant once established, but benefits from occasional watering during dry spells.
Catmint (Nepeta × faassenii) is a popular perennial herb with aromatic foliage and spikes of lavender-blue flowers, attracting pollinators.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
60% intensity
Drought tolerant once established.
Well-drained soil. Tolerates poor to average, sandy or loamy soils.
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures.
70% intensity
Ideal growing range is 15-24 °C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
30% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent leggy growth.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Drought tolerant once established, but benefits from occasional watering during dry spells.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back plants by about one-third after the first flush of flowers to promote a bushier habit and a second bloom.
Trim back in late autumn or early spring.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Can also be grown from seed, though cultivars may not come true. Division of established clumps in spring is another effective method.
For container-grown plants, repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes. This helps to prevent root-bound conditions.
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Where Nepeta Faassenii (Nepeta × faassenii) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Species | Nepeta × faassenii |
Similar in genus Nepeta
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