Blue catnip - Nepeta × faassenii

Blue catnip (Nepeta × faassenii) is a robust, easy-care perennial that delights with its blue-violet flowers and aromatic foliage. Its long flowering period from May to September delights with its long blooming period and attracts numerous bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Reaching a height of 30–50 cm, it is ideal for beds, rockeries, as a border, or ground cover. Its pleasant fragrance also makes it a popular plant for natural gardens.

Blue catnip (Nepeta × faassenii) adds an airy, blooming character to beds and borders. Its aromatic leaves and long flower spikes make it a popular companion for roses and other perennials. A must-have for natural, low-maintenance gardens!

Details:
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: February to March
Sowing outdoors: April to May
Germination time: 7–21 days at 15–20 °C
Sowing depth: Cover seeds only lightly with soil
Height: 30–50 cm
Planting distance: 40–60 cm
Flowering time: May to September
Soil: Permeable, calcareous, dry to fresh
Fertilization: Organic fertilizer, sparingly
Location: Sunny
Water requirement: Low; avoid waterlogging

Growing tips:
Light germinator. Sowing is best done at temperatures of 15–20°C and should be kept evenly moist. After germination, store in a cooler location.
Nepeta × faassenii prefers sunny locations with well-drained, calcareous soils. After the first flowering, pruning is recommended to revitalize the plant and encourage a second flowering. It is completely hardy and requires no additional protection.

Use:
Bee pasture
Ground cover
rock garden
Fragrant plant

Bag contents:
Approx. 100 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.