Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'
Common Name: Catmint, Catnip
Gray-green, aromatic foliage gives way to a plethora of periwinkle blue flowers in early thru midsummer. Although the stems are 2-3 feet long, the plant's arching habit brings the height down to 18 to 24 inches if it is not staked. Though 'Six Hills Giant' is twice as large as the species, it is still used for the same landscape purposes and is best propagated by division.
When Nepeta's stems are broken, they release an aroma into the air that tends to attract cats, thus its common name, Catmint.
