| Botanical name | Nepeta faassenii syn. N. mussinii |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Bears mauve flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Catmint |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | A low-growing, trailing herb with silver-grey foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Excellent border plant for the herb and rose garden, but it has no culinary uses for people. Grows well in containers. |
| Maintenance | This plant needs pruning. |
| Soil conditions | Catmint thrives in well-dug, well drained, moist, richly composted soil. |
| Uses | Medicinal – A tea made from catmint can be used to combat varicose veins. |
| Wildlife attractions | This plant attracts house cats, bees and butterflies. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Grows well in containers. |
| Propagation | Can be propagated by cutting off the outer rooted sprigs and replanting them immediately. Also by root division. |
| Harvest | The leaves can be picked when young and the whole plant can be preserved by drying it out. |
Nepeta faassenii syn. N. mussinii (Catmint)
- Botanical name: Nepeta faassenii syn. N. mussinii
- Common name(s): Catmint
- Categories: Herbs
Plant description:
A low-growing, trailing herb with silver-grey foliage and mauve flowers. Excellent border plant for the herb and rose garden.It has no culinary value for people.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonym: Nepeta racemosa
Botanical Pronunciation: NEP-eh-tuh fah-SEN-ee-eye
Nepeta faassenii syn. N. mussinii requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Bears mauve flowers.
A low-growing, trailing herb with silver-grey foliage.
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