Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Fragrant Other: Gray-green |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Remove spent flower spikes to encourage more. |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2013 Great Plant Picks award winner |
Catmint20906 | On May 30, 2015 | Obtained plant |
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