Nepeta racemosa 'Blue Wonder' (Catmint)

Catmint, Persian Catmint

The gorgeous catmint 'Blue Wonder' (Nepeta racemosa) is a miniature perennial that blooms continuously from late spring to early fall with large, dark blue blossoms on short spikes atop fragrant, gray-green leaves.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Height6" - 12" (in), 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 24" (in)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit, Rocky Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers
Nepeta racemosa 'Blue Wonder' (Catmint) | Catmint, Persian Catmint || The gorgeous catmint 'Blue Wonder' (Nepeta racemosa) is a miniature perennial that blooms continuously from late spring to early fall with large, dark blue blossoms on short spikes atop fragrant, gray-green leaves.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall, Low Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Fragrant, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Rocky Soil Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers
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