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Nepeta and Artemisia Border Combo?

Posted by cjmones 7 Clt NC (My Page) on
Sat, May 7, 11 at 16:26

How do you guys feel about an edging border combination of Nepeta Kit Cat and Artemisia Silver Brocade? I have a raised bed for herbs but it's on a slope so it only has 3 real sides. The fourth side just meets the ground and I wanted some kind of border to blend with the mulched path at that ground level.
I have a nepeta thing going on already in the yard so I will likely keep that idea but didn't know if I should work a second plant (artemisia? something else?) in for interest.
The border is about 13 feet long and gets good sun.
Thanks for your suggestions!


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RE: Nepeta and Artemisia Border Combo?

I found A. 'Silver Brocade' impossible to keep, even in my well drained soil. It just petered out.


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RE: Nepeta and Artemisia Border Combo?

Try Lamb's Ear too.


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RE: Nepeta and Artemisia Border Combo?

Good to know about the artemisia, laceyvail. Lamb's ear sounds like a good choice too. I've never had any so maybe it's time! I'm open to other suggestions too.
Thanks,
Caroline


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RE: Nepeta and Artemisia Border Combo?

Depending on your zone, you might consider Dusty Miller. Mine overwinters in my 7b zone and cuttings are easy to root if you find you need additional plants.

The one I use looks a bit like white lace; Dusty Miller 'Silver Dust'.

Mary


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