Common names:
Cut-leaf Himalayan Catmint
Catmint

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Biennial
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5a
Leaves: Glaucous
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Flowers: Fragrant
Blooms on new wood
Flower Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late fall or early winter
Other
Inflorescence Type: Catkin
Cyathium
Compound
Umbel
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Dye production
Shade Tree
Vegetable
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Tolerates foot traffic
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.

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