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Nepeta × faassenii, also known as catmint and Faassen`s catnip #203621453
Description
Nepeta Ãâ faassenii, a flowering plant also known as catmint[1] and Faassen`s catnip, is a primary hybrid of garden origin. The parent species are Nepeta racemosa and Nepeta nepetella.It is an herbaceous perennial, with oval, opposite, intricately veined, grayââ¬âgreen leaves, on square stems. The foliage is fragrant. It grows from 1ââ¬â2 feet 30ââ¬â61 cm tall by 1ââ¬â3 feet 30ââ¬â91 cm wide.[2]The plant produces small but showy, abundant, two-lipped, trumpet-shaped, soft lavender flowers, from spring through autumn. Continued blooming is encouraged by deadheading.[