Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Small brown capsules containing numerous seeds. |
Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | White Other: Light pink buds open to white flowers |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant are toxic. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
Pollinators: | Bumblebees Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Catmint20906 | On May 17, 2015 | Bloomed |