Nepeta faassenii 'Dropmore'
Persian Catmint
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Lavender-blue flowers with gray, aromatic foliage.
Its flowers and foliage color blend well with many other plants.
Height
10-12 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
June-July and intermittently all summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Good edging or border plants.
Thrive in the heat and are very drought tolerant once established.
Shear after bloom to encourage another bloom time in quick succession.
Thrive in the heat and are very drought tolerant once established.
Shear after bloom to encourage another bloom time in quick succession.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), New York Aster (Aster dumosus), Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Crafts |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Containers |
| • | Fragrant |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Gray |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
