Garden catmint (Nepeta × faassenii) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: garden catmint, mirrinminttu or Faassen’s catmint.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: garden catmint, mirrinminttu, Faassen’s catmint
Scientific name: Nepeta × faassenii
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Garden catmint (Nepeta × faassenii) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Garden catmint (Nepeta × faassenii) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
