Flower
Nepeta faassenii
Nepeta faasseniiAlso known as Faassen's Catmint, Garden Catmint
Faassen's catmint forms low, spreading mounds of soft gray-green foliage topped with abundant spikes of lavender-blue flowers throughout summer. This garden plant attracts a wealth of honeybees, bumblebees, and butterflies while naturally repelling many common insect pests. Its aromatic leaves emit a fresh, minty scent when bruised or brushed, making it a popular choice for sunny borders and walkways.
AromaticFloweringPerennial
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAutotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
- Slugs
- Snails
- Domestic Cat
ThreatsRoot rot from poorly drained or waterlogged soils
HabitatsGardens, sunny borders, rock gardens, gravel beds
Life spanPerennial (10–20 years)
Classification
- OrderLamiales
- FamilyLamiaceae
- GenusNepeta
- SpeciesNepeta faassenii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Pruning: Shear back foliage after the initial bloom to promote a second flush of flowers in late summer.
- Sunlight: Position in full sun and well-draining soil to maintain a tidy, compact habit.
- Cat Activity: Anticipate occasional visits from local cats who may roll on or nibble the leaves.
Parent Species (c) Dominicus Johannes Bergsma, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Parent Species Hectonichus / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Frequent Companion (c) Andrey Zharkikh, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) davecz2, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by davecz2 · cc-by-sa
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