NEPETA BLUE PRELUDE

Latin Name: Nepeta subsessilis 'Balneplud'

Description: A brand new take on a familiar favourite! Huge blue flowers appear all the way up the stems, boasting flowers that are considerably larger than other varieties of catmint. It puts on a gorgeous display from late spring all the way through the summer season. A pollinator favourite, it is attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Its spicy, aromatic foliage and flowers are irresistible to cats, who enjoy a good cat-nap beside it. The deep green foliage makes a lovely garden backdrop once the flowering has concluded. Good for beds, cottage, pollinator, and perennial gardens. Drought tolerant, trim back spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Zone: 5
Height: 30-45cm
Spread: 30-45cm
Shape: Mounding 
Sun or Shade: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage: Aromatic, small, lance shaped, finely toothed, deep-green foliage
Flower type: Small, aromatic blue/purple flowers with tiny white polka dots clustered along the stems