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Nepeta × faassenii ‘Six Hill’s Giant’ is a slightly spreading variety of Nepeta, bearing the same grey-green foliage and delicate lavendar flowers and boasting both drought tolerance and an ability to withstand even lower temperatures.
The flowers are small but showy, abundant, two-lipped, trumpet-shaped, and lavender-colored.
The leaves give off a scent of mint, buckwheat, and wool (I think?), which can drive some cats completely crazy.
This has given the whole genus the nickname “catnip,” though the one with greater powers is the sister Nepeta cataria.
TIPS:
- Continuous blooming is encouraged by removing spent flowers.
- Make sure your soil is well draining, because while catnip can handle drought and frost – it cannot handle soggy roots!
- It is extremely drought-tolerant but prefers a bit of afternoon shade in the hot southern climates.
The Tale:
The seeds of Nepeta × faassenii are predominantly sterile, so the plant will not reseed as an invasive species, unlike some other Nepeta species.
Why is it called catnip? The nepetalactone contained in some species of the genus Nepeta binds to the olfactory receptors of cats, usually causing temporary euphoria that makes them roll and shudder with pure joy.
Other Names:
Faassen’s catmint
mirrinminttu
Origine:
Eastern and Southern Europe
| Flowering | July, August, September, October |
|---|---|
| Soil | Sandy |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Frost Tolerance | -25°C to -30°C |
| Size | 0,5m H x 0,6m W |
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