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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Nepeta 'Early Bird' you will need.
Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions. We encourage you to call us at 877-ECO-PLUG for project specific recommendations and further assistance.
Nepeta 'Early Bird'
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- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 10-12 Inches
- Spread: 12 Inches
- Spacing: 12 Inches
- Bloom Color: Violet
- Foliage Color: Silver
The earliest blooming Nepeta we've had in our trials, with flowers starting in early April and lasting up to six weeks! Clean, aromatic foliage and a compact habit make it an excellent groundcover.
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Additional Information about Nepeta 'Early Bird'
A low-growing member of the clan whose aromatic, gray-green leaves complement the lavender-blue blossoms. Its flowers gather in whorls on stems that reach just 12", and bloom is persistent up to six weeks. This compact, early-blooming variety makes an excellent ground cover for edging a sunny walkway.
Most Nepetas are thrifty plants that prosper in average, well-drained soils, and the majority offer deliciously fragrant, gray-green foliage and numerous spikes of small flowers, generally in the blue to purple range. They are durable, hardy, and pest free. Like Catnip, the best-known member of the genus, Nepetas may send felines into a frenzy. - White Flower Farm
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Nepeta 'Early Bird'
Best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Heat and drought tolerant once established.
