Faassen's Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii 'Six Hills Giant')

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Resistances
Humidity tolerant
Suitable Locations
Xeriscapic
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Uses
Groundcover, Will Naturalize, Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bloom Size
1"-2"
Containers
Suitable in 1 gallon, Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall
Flowers
Showy, Fragrant
Leaves
Fragrant, Other: Green to gray-green heart shaped leaves appear opposite along the stems.
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
12 inches to 18 inches (20-30 cm)
Plant Spread
12 inches to 24 inches
Detailed Information

Faassen’s Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) is a hybrid, meaning it’s a cross between two different species. Therefore, it doesn’t have a single “native region” in the same way a naturally occurring species does.

* **Origin of the Parent Species:** The parent species, *Nepeta racemosa* and *Nepeta nepetella*, are native to regions in Europe, specifically the **Caucasus mountains** and **Eastern Mediterranean**.
* **Hybrid Origin:** The ‘Six Hills Giant’ cultivar itself was developed through horticultural breeding. This means it likely originated in a nursery setting, possibly in **Europe**.

**In summary:**

While ‘Six Hills Giant’ doesn’t have a single native region, its genetic heritage traces back to *Nepeta* species found in the **Caucasus mountains** and the **Eastern Mediterranean**. The cultivar was likely developed in **Europe**. It is known to grow well in temperate climates around the world.

Suitable in 1 gallon, Needs excellent drainage in pots