Nepeta racemosa (Nepeta) - Image 451
Botanical name: Nepeta racemosa
Common names: Nepeta, Catmint
Family: Lamiaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 4-8
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Nepeta racemosa (Nepeta) foliage density visible as multiple stems reaching upward from the soil base.
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