| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 12 inches to 18 inches (20-30 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 12 inches to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Green to gray-green heart shaped leaves appear opposite along the stems. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Sterile |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: UC Davis Arboretum All Star |
| Parentage: | Nepeta racemosa x Nepeta nepetella |
| Mielikki | On March 24, 2023 | Obtained plant |
| Mielikki | On March 24, 2023 | Transplanted |
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