Nepeta grandiflora 'Summer Magic' PP27090

Catmint

Photo Credit: Plants Nouveau

Photo Credit: Plants Nouveau


Nepeta grandiflora 'Summer Magic' PP27090

Catmint

This popular cultivar features an upright, well-branched habit and free-flowering tendency, blooming better through the heat of summer than most. Bred to be more weather resistant, remaining standing after summer storms. Fairly large, deep lavender flowers are clustered on dense spikes for a showy floral display. Introduced by: Plants Nouveau.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 9
  • Height: 15-18
  • Spread: 15-18
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Purple Shades
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 9
  • Height: 15-18
  • Spread: 15-18
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Purple Shades
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s, 72s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Low
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes