Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'
Giant Catmit
Description
From the early summer and into the fall, this aromatic plant will bloom with grey-green foliage and lavender blue flowers. This perennial grows from 30" to reach a height and width of 3'. It is tolerant of both humidity and drought. This perennial is effective when grown below roses, as a filler in perennial gardens, and as an edging plant. It also is complemented by pines and pale yelow flowers. The perennial should be placed in a well-drained location.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Seascape, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Filler, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.