Nepeta × Faassenii, Also Known As Catmint And Faassen`s Catnip Stock Photography

Nepeta × 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, gray—green leaves, on square stems. The foliage is fragrant. It grows from 1–2 feet 30–61 cm tall by 1–3 feet 30–91 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.[