Faassen's Catmint
Will it grow where I live?
Faassen's Catmint is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Habit
- annual
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Spread
- 0.5 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- First yield
- after 1 year
- Hardiness
- zone 4–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- very dry – moist
- pH
- 6 – 8
Growing
Nepeta faassenii prefers a sunny location with well-drained, moderately nutrient-rich soil. The plant requires moderate watering and tolerates dry periods well. Propagation is done by division or cuttings in spring. Regular pruning promotes bushy growth and extends the flowering period.
Frequently asked questions
Faassen's Catmint: how big does it get?
Faassen's Catmint (Nepeta faassenii) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 0.3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.5 m. Growth is fast.
Faassen's Catmint: what site does it need?
Faassen's Catmint tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.
Faassen's Catmint: is it hardy?
Faassen's Catmint is listed as hardy in zone 4–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Faassen's Catmint: will it grow in Central Europe?
Faassen's Catmint is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
Faassen's Catmint: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Faassen's Catmint. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
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