Souvenir d' Andre Chaudron Catmint
Nepeta sibirica 'Souvenir d' André Chaudron'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: This unusually tall and cold-hardy catmint grows in clumps of tall upright stems. The spikes of lavender-blue flowers bloom in late spring through early summer. The lance shaped leaves of this catnip relative are aromatic, and may have some small attraction for cats. This member of the mint family is native to Siberia, hence the botanical name. Tolerates dry soils but will not grow well in wet soils. In moist areas it may become somewhat invasive.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2-3' tall x 2' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Blue, Purple, Lavender
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Tradition with a Twist
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Cut back when plant flops over and has new growth in the middle of the plant.
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