Chartreuse on the Loose Catmint

Lime-green foliage, soft lavender blooms, unique color contrast

Botanical Name- Nepeta Chartreuse on the Loose

Pronunciation- NEP-eh-tuh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Light lavender

Bloom Time- Early to late summer

Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Palace Purple' (lime vs deep purple in part shade)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, honey), butterflies, beneficial wasps

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP24

Yearly Care Instructions- Shear back after first bloom; prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Cut back in late fall or early spring to rejuvenate growth.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) lightly in spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay causes leggy growth and fewer blooms.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew