Thursday, November 7, 2013

E-STORE FEATURE PLANT "Dropmore" Catmint


 "Dropmore" Catmint 
(Nepeta × faassenii syn. mussinii)

A slightly larger version of Faassens Catmint, with bluer flowers. 
Mid sized at 70cm in flower, with a similar spread by Summer end. 
Not as lanky as "Six Hills Giant" !


Full sun in a drier part of the garden. 
Herbaceous perennial will die down to a leaf crown in Winter briefly. 
Prune back in Late Autumn.


Flowering in Mid Spring, but if spent flowers are pruned will flower
again in Autumn before dormancy. 

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