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Faassen's Catmint

Faassen's Catmint

NEPETA x faassenii

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Common Name(s)
Catmint
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs) or Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
Watering
Keep moist
Max Height
1'–2'
Max Spread
12"-18"
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Mounding, Bushy, Clumping
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
Purple, Blue
Foliage Color
Green
Stem Color
Green, Silver
Themes
Cool Blue
Genus
Nepeta
Family
Lamiaceae
Ship Size
4"

Faassen's Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) is a classic "all-star" perennial for the sunny border, prized for its billowing mounds of silvery, gray-green aromatic foliage and soft lavender-blue flowers. This sterile hybrid produces long-lasting flower spikes from spring through summer. Because it is sterile, it will not reseed aggressively, making it a well-behaved choice for structured gardens and low-maintenance landscapes.

This variety is a champion of the pollinator garden, acting as a major magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its relaxed, spreading habit makes it an ideal choice for softening the edges of pathways, spilling over rock walls, or filling in as a fragrant groundcover. Because it is naturally resistant to deer and gophers and shows excellent drought tolerance once established, it is a professional-grade choice for water-wise borders and premium patio containers. You will receive a healthy 4" plant, ready to add a soft, romantic haze to your garden.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Long-Lasting Color: Features a profusion of lavender-blue flower spikes that bloom from late spring through fall.
  • Fragrant Foliage: Silvery, gray-green leaves emit a pleasant minty aroma that is delightful to humans but naturally deters deer.
  • Pollinator Magnet: A top-tier favorite for honeybees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
  • Drought & Heat Tolerant: Thrives in hot, sunny spots and requires very little water once the root system is established.
  • Versatile Habit: Perfect as an edging plant, small-scale groundcover, or cascading "spiller" in mixed arrangements.

This 4" healthy live plant thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers moderate to dry watering in well-drained soil. It is remarkably hardy and adaptable to varied soil types, including rocky or poor earth. To maintain its neat, professional appearance and encourage a second flush of blooms, simply shear back the plant after the first flowering period. Faassen's Catmint is the ultimate choice for the gardener who wants high-impact, reliable color and fragrance in a convenient 4" size.

Faassen's Catmint