Common Name | Variegated Catmint |
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Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Nepeta |
species | x faassenii |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | June, July, August, September |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green, White |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | This charming mutation out of 'Blue Wonder' has a strong white edge, good vigor, and a low habit. |
Landscape Value | Groundcover, edging, dry garden, rock garden or container. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Evergreen |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 6" / 14" / 8" |
Soil (Garden) | Well drained, low organic soils best. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor |
Comments | A mutation out of 'Blue Wonder' which is a Missouri Botanic Garden Plant of Merit. Received a 4.1 out of 5 at the UGA trials in 2016. |
Nepeta ‘Angel’s Wings’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This charming catmint came to us from Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens and has white-edged variegated leaves, The foliage is sprinkled with violet-blue flowers all summer long. Extremely low habit. Very easy to grow in sun with good drainage. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6″ / 14″ / 8″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 0.5 – 1.0 |
pH | 6.0 – 7.0 |
Fertility Needs | 125 – 175 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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