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Nepeta x Early Bird

Catmint (Catnip)

The aromatic, gray-green foliage forms a compact, well-branched plant with violet-blue blooms.

  • »  Low growing, compact habit
  • »  Violet-blue flower clusters rise slightly above the foliage
  • »  Gray-green, aromatic, scalloped leaves
  • »  Drought tolerant perennial
  • »  Bloom Time: Early April to May

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Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
Habit
• Compact
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Nepeta x 'Early Bird'

Some species, especially Nepeta cataria, attracts cats

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Nepeta x 'Early Bird'

Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun and is drought tolerant once established. Pruning plants back by half after the flowers fade, will promote a second bloom and help to maintain a compact habit.