Catmint typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
catmint
Nepeta 'Blue Dragon'
Catmint (Nepeta 'Blue Dragon') is a densely foliaged perennial that provides a continuous display of blue-violet flowers. It grows in dense mounds that are low-maintenance, and reaches up to 16 inches in height. It is hardy to zone 4 and attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The scent of the leaves is intensely aromatic and pungent. The flowers are fragrant and last all summer long, from late spring into early autumn. It is an ideal choice for the garden or for use in containers and can easily be divided to share with friends. Its colorful sparkling blooms make it a visually stunning addition to your garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Blue Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
watering
Catmint should be watered regularly but not too frequently. It prefers consistently evenly moist soil, so water when the top 1 inch of soil is dry. This may be once a week, or as much as twice a week during hot, dry weather. It is important to avoid overwatering as the plant is more tolerant of the occasional drought than excess water. For Catmint, it is best to water at the base, so that the foliage does not get wet and stay wet.
sunlight
Catmint, or Nepeta 'Blue Dragon', needs about 6 hours of sunlight each day in order to remain healthy and thrive. This kind of plant does best in full sunlight in the morning and partial or filtered afternoon sunlight. If your Catmint plant is placed in direct sunlight all day, it can cause the leaves to become scorched, and the blooms may not develop correctly.
pruning
Catmint (Nepeta 'Blue Dragon') is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant perennial with fragrant foliage and attractive blue flowers. Pruning should be done as needed, usually twice a year, once in early spring (April or March) and once in late summer (August or September). Generally, it is best to prune back Catmint by half of its height each pruning session, so that it is kept at an optimum size and shape. Additionally, you can prune off any dead or diseased parts of the plant. Pruning is necessary to keep the plant healthy and promote vigorous growth.
Season
Fall
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Catmint typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
