NEPETA SEEDS aka Catmint
Nepeta nervosa, N. subsessilis
PR00969 BLUE CARPET
CATMINT SEEDS
Nepeta nervosa
Bushy growth to 1-2 feet tall with bright green veined lance-shaped leaves. In summer it produces spikes of brilliant blue flowers. Great as an edging in the flower border or use in front of crimson roses for a wonderful contrast . Appreciates some shade in the afternoon in hot climates. Blue Carpet carries a milder scent than most Nepetas, and is less likely to be attractive to cats. Winter hardy to zone 3.
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PR00021 PINK CAT
CATMINT SEEDS
Nepeta nervosa
A new, mounding, heavy blooming perennial which produces spikes of clear, pink flowers from May to September. Leaves are soft, fragrant, and bright green. The heat tolerant plants grow to 14 inches tall. Winter hardy to zone 5.
PR07133 BLUE DREAMS
Catmint Seeds
Nepeta subsessilis
Heavy blooming 2 foot plants produce brilliant blue flowers the first year. Begins blooming in June and will rebloom after deadheading, continuing through August. Prefers moist soil and part shade in warm climates. Winter hardy to zone 3.
How to Plant CATMINT Seeds
Sow seed in cell packs or
flats, press into soil but do
not cover. Light aids germination. Kept at 70° F., germination is in 14-45
days. Can direct sow (barely
cover), in groups of 6-8 seeds
spaced 12-18 inches apart.
Thin to the strongest plant.
Comments: Full or part sun, prefers afternoon shade in hot areas. Well-drained soil. Blue Carpet prefers average to little water once established, can tolerate more sun in warm climates than Blue Dreams. Blue Dreams prefers average to ample water, tolerates more shade. Cut plants back by half after bloom, or cut flowering stems down to ground level. In spring, remove old growth to make room for new stems. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts bees and butterflies.
