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Wed, Oct 10, 12 at 20:49
| We all know that 'Six Hills Giant' and 'Walker's Low' are wonderful garden plants, and I am certainly enjoying my initial taste of the stunning 'Joanna Reed' at the moment.
I am curious about other types of nepetas available. I am particularly interested in the following: 'Dawn to Dusk'
Does anyone grow these? Are there any other unusual nepetas out there that you would recommend? Please tell me which ones you like and why! Thanks in advance for any comments you might have to share. |
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| I grow 'Wild Cat', a big sprawling thing that I'm very fond of, though it might not be to everyone's taste. I've also grown "Little Trudy', which has proven not to be very much, at least in my garden. |
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- Posted by coolplantsguy z6 Ontario (My Page) on Thu, Oct 11, 12 at 7:13
| I have N. subsessilis and the shorter variety 'Blue Dreams' in my garden -- love them. The pink forms 'Pink Dreams' and Sweet Dreams' are also cool. |
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| I also have subsessilis. Love it, as do the hummingbirds and bees. Goldfinches swarm over it for the seeds. It reblooms sporadically if deadheaded. It is tall, about 4 ft. Sturdy, does not flop. Here is a pic for you taken this summer. It has been with me for 5 years. 3 plants in this spot. |
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| N.sibirica has a running habit. N.clarkei lacks vigour. N. subsessilis is a clumper,has to be watched carefully for selfseeding, the foliage smells unpleasantly for my nose. It is robust for me. Ornamental value is average to below average , the flowers should be bluer in my opinion, and there should be more of them. |
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