Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Pink Purple Red White |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Layering Other: Tissue Culture |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Catmint20906 | On April 25, 2015 | Bloomed |
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