Catmint 'Blue Prelude'
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 5-9
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Height: 28-36 inches
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Spread: 24-30
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Bloom Time: late spring to summer
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Bloom: loose spikes of abundant bright lavender-blue,
two-lipped, trumpet shaped flowers; flowers are larger than other nepetas and
appear all the way up the stems
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Light: full sun; tolerates light
afternoon shade
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Soil: light, well-drained
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Moisture: medium; allow soil to dry between
thorough waterings
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Use: edging and borders; cottage,
pollinator, rock and perennial gardens; ground cover and erosion control; mass
planting; containers; cut flower
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Care: trim back occasionally to
encourage rebloom; water regularly, especially in extreme heat
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems
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Native to: hybrid cultivar
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Notes: upright mounding form, with
broad, deeper green leaves than other nepeta; mint-scented foliage repels pests
including mosquitos; flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies; deer and
rabbit resistant
· Supplier: Kopke's Fruit of the Bloom
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G215
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