Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant Other: Top of leaf is dark green with brownish-burgundy splotches, reverse side of leaves are burgundy in color. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Groundcover Culinary Herb Suitable as Annual |
Edible Parts: | Leaves |
Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Catmint20906 | On November 2, 2014 | Bloomed |