Name: Nepeta 'Limelight'
SKU: NEPLIM

Nepeta ‘Limelight’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

A splendid look for a catmint: icy lime-green foliage sprinkled with blue flowers all summer long. Extremely low habit makes this plant a natural choice for borders or along garden paths. Very easy to grow if given sun and good drainage. Drought tolerant and deer-resistant.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6″ / 32″ / 8″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September, October

Common Name	Catmint
Family	Lamiaceae
Genus	Nepeta
species	x faassenii
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	--
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	June, July, August, September, October
Flower Color	Blue
Foliage Color	Green, Yellow
Dormancy	Winter
Exposure	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Spreading / Trailing
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
How Different?	This is the only chartreuse leaf form. It holds its foliage color all summer.
Landscape Value	Mass planting, mixed beds, fence line, parking strip, sunny bank.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	6" / 32" / 8"
Soil (Garden)	Well drained, low organic Soil (Garden)s best.
Water (Garden)	Average
Special Uses	Deep South, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor
Comments	Easy to grow in full sun with good drainage. Loved by bees.

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
EC	0.5 – 1.0
pH	6.0 – 7.0
Fertility Needs	125 – 175 ppm
Notes	—
Finish Time to 4″	3 – 5 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	5 – 7 weeks
Day Length for Flowering	Long Day