Nepeta (Nepeta x faassenii 'Select Blue')

Nepeta x faassenii ‘Select Blue’ is a hybrid cultivar. This means it’s a cross between two different *Nepeta* species. Therefore, it doesn’t have a single native region. Instead, its origins lie in the areas where its parent species are found.

* **Nepeta x faassenii** is a hybrid primarily between *Nepeta racemosa* and *Nepeta nepetella*.
* *Nepeta racemosa* is native to the **Caucasus region (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia) and parts of Iran and Turkey.**
* *Nepeta nepetella* is native to **Central and Southern Europe.**

Because ‘Select Blue’ is a cultivar of *Nepeta x faassenii*, its “native” region is essentially the **horticultural world** where it was bred. It’s not a wild plant from a specific geographic location. However, its genetic heritage traces back to the Caucasus region and parts of Central and Southern Europe.

In summary:

* **Not a single native region.**
* **Hybrid origin:** Bred through horticulture.
* **Parent species origins:** Caucasus region (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, parts of Iran and Turkey) and parts of Central and Southern Europe.

Suitable in 1 gallon, Needs excellent drainage in pots