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. Please contact our sales department for more information at 800-215-9450.

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
Persistence	Deciduous
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EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Growth Habit	Spreading / Trailing
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	6" / 32" / 8"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Bloom Time	June, July, August, September, October
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	Spring, Summer
Flower Color	Blue
Leaf Color	Green, Yellow
Soil	Well drained, low organic soils best.
pH	6-7
Exposure	Full Sun
Special Uses	Deep South, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor
Nutritional Needs	125 - 175 ppm
Dormancy	Winter
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Average
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.
Finish Time to 4"	4 weeks
Comments	Easy to grow in full sun with good drainage. Loved by bees.
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