nepeta
Nepeta faassenii 'Kit Cat'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Blue Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Nepeta faassenii 'Kit Cat' should be watered regularly to keep its soil lightly moist. Water when the top inch or so of soil feels dry to the touch, usually once or twice a week. Reduce watering during winter months when the plant goes dormant. When the soil is too dry, the leaves will start to curl and turn yellow - a sign that your Nepeta wants some water.
sunlight
Nepeta (Nepeta faassenii 'Kit Cat') needs full sun for at least 6 hours a day, while partial shade in the afternoon may be beneficial in some climates. They will grow best in climates with sunny and dry summers and mild and wet winters. While they will tolerate partial shade, nepetas will not tolerate deep shade at any time during the growing season, so make sure they get plenty of light.
pruning
Pruning for nepeta, or Nepeta faassenii ‘Kit Cat’, should be done in late winter or early spring. Begin by trimming back tall flower stems to within 2 to 3 inches of the base of the plant. This will encourage new growth and create a bushy, shorter appearance. For a more compact growth habit, give the plant a light trim once the flowering period is over. If you wish, apply a slow-release fertilizer, such as an all-purpose blend, over the soil around the plant to promote foliage and flowering.
