Light
Full sun in the north; afternoon shade where summers are hot.
Growing guide · Perennials
Nepeta × faassenii
How to grow Catmint 'Chartreuse on the Loose'.
Chartreuse leaves, blue flowers. Loud combination.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Low
- Zones
- 4–8
- Size
- 8–10 in. tall, 20–24 in. wide
- Spacing
- 18–24 in. apart, along an edge or wall.
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
Water
Water weekly the first season, then sparingly.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring or early fall in well-drained soil.
Feeding
None.
Pruning
Optional light trim in summer. Cut back to a few inches in spring.
Through the year
Gold leaves in spring, flowers May into September.
If something's off
Leaf scorch in hot afternoon sun. Rots in wet clay. Mildly toxic to pets if eaten in quantity.
Plays well with
Plant it with friends.
Why we stock it: Catmint's easy nature with foliage that's bright even out of bloom.
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