2010
Nepeta subsessilis
"Blue Dreams"
Flowering period: June - August
Height 50 - 75 cm
Spread: 25 - 50 cm
Habit: Climbing
Flower type: Spiked
Leaf Color Dark
Placement: Partial shade
Water Average
Fertilizer need: Average
Plant type: Perennial
Class Best seller 2010
Japanese Catmint
Id-Code: NA 017
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Origin: Japan
Special Features: Abundant, brilliant blue blossoms. First-year flowering
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2006
Colour: Blue
Natural Flowering Period: Juni - August
Winter Hardiness Zone: Z3-9
Growth Habit: Clumping
Foliage: Fragrant, dark green leaves with serrated edges
Height with Flowers: 60 cm (24'')
Spacing between Plants: 45 cm (18'')
Soil Requirements: Evenly moist, cool soils, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Location: Partial shade
Use: Plant in the rock garden, borders or mixed containers with Chelone 'Pink Temptation', Geranium 'Dark Reiter' and Rohdea japonica
Specialities: Easy germinating and first-year flowering
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