Nepeta x faassenii 'Blue Wonder' Catmint is a hardy perennial grown in zones 3-8. It grows up to 18" tall and wide, producing beautiful blue flowers.
Nepeta X Faassenii 'Blue Wonder' Catmint
Nepeta x faassenii 'Blue Wonder' Catmint is a popular garden plant for its low-growing habit, masses of fragrant blue flowers, and tolerance of a wide range of growing conditions. It is a hybrid of two different catmint species, Nepeta faassenii and Nepeta racemosa.
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Blue Wonder Catmint grows to be about 18-24 inches tall and spreads up to 2 feet wide. It forms a dense mat of aromatic foliage that is covered in clusters of blue flowers from late spring to early summer. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
Blue Wonder Catmint is a low-maintenance plant and is tolerant of drought, heat, and poor soils. It is also deer-resistant. Blue Wonder Catmint is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of garden settings. It is often used as a groundcover in rock gardens, on slopes, and in flower borders. It can also be planted in containers.
Here are some tips for growing Blue Wonder Catmint:
- Plant Blue Wonder Catmint in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first year.
- Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Shear the plant back after flowering to promote new growth and flowering the following year.
- Divide the plant every few years to keep it vigorous.
Blue Wonder Catmint is a beautiful and easy-to-grow plant that is a great addition to any garden. It is a low-maintenance plant that is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions. Blue Wonder Catmint can be used in a variety of garden settings, including as a groundcover, specimen plant, or in a container.
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
Mature Height: | 1-3 ft. |
Sunlight: | Full Sun |
Mature width: | 1-3 ft. |
Botanical Name: | Lavandula intermedia 'Phenomenal' |
Growth Rate: | Moderate |