Nepeta, Catmint 'Blue Carpet'

Nepetanervosa

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nepeta (NEP-eh-tuh)
Species
nervosa (ner-VO-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anchorage, Alaska

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Snellville, Georgia

Schenectady, New York

Sapphire, North Carolina

Pembina, North Dakota

Beaverton, Oregon

Austin, Texas

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Cary, NC (Zone 7b) | February 2011 | neutral

I have inherited the Catnip plant at my home I bought 5-years ago and can never seem to get rid of it. I will be growing Blue Carpet Catm...Read More

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Schenectady, NY (Zone 5a) | July 2010 | positive

Nepeta nervosa has severely 'crinkled' darkish, green-grey leaves which are 3-4 inches in length, upper leaves are sessile while the lowe...Read More

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