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Nepeta Blue Wonder

Nepeta Blue Wonder, Blue Wonder Catmint, Nepeta Blue Wonder Catmint, Nepeta faassenii Blue Wonder, Nepeta x faassenii Blue Wonder, Nepeta mussinii Blue Wonder, Nepeta racemosa Blue Wonder, Blue Wonder Catnip

“Blue Wonder” is a variety of the commonly known, Catmint, and is grown for its foliage and pretty flowers. This herbaceous perennial grows as low-growing mound of fragrant, green foliage to about 25 cm tall and the same wide. From summer through autumn short stems rise above the foliage bearing clusters of dark blue flowers. The display is very striking. Best growth is achieved when planted on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun. It is tolerant of dry conditions but should be protected from frosts. “Blue Wonder” is a versatile plant that is commonly used as an accent plant, for border planting along pathways or garden edges, in herb gardens, or grown in a container. It will attract cats and the flowers are great for attracting birds and bees.