Catmint - Herb , Nepeta Mussinii - (bushy, low growing)

Nepeta mussinii, For the cat ! - (Syn: N. racemosa), This compact, low-growing mint plant is ideal for edging or rock gardens. It features small silvery-grey leaves and spikes of lavender-blue flowers that bloom throughout most of the summer, attracting bees. Growing to a height of 12 inches, this hardy perennial thrives in full sun and moist, rich soil. To encourage extended flowering, trim old flower stems regularly. It serves as an excellent companion for roses, provides effective ground cover, and acts as a border plant. Additionally, it helps repel aphids, cockroaches, and mosquitoes. This plant is a milder variant compared to Catnip (Nepeta cataria)., Seed Count Approx - 125 avg 

  SOWING - Either scatter seed randomly in a protected area in late Autumn, label & check periodically in spring. Or ‘Cold stratification’ Early Spring.  Sow seed in middle of a moist (not soaked) paper towel in a lidded container, then into a plastic bag, label it & put in fridge for a 4 - 5 wks. Sow in Pots for germination  For bushier plants, pinch back growing tips of the seedlings when 2-3 in tall. Transplant outside in midspring, 12-18 in apart, or grow in a container..Can be propagated by root division