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Mystery Nepeta Seedling

Posted by echinaceamaniac 7 (My Page) on
Mon, Nov 7, 11 at 17:10

I have a mystery nepeta seedling that is blooming at only 5 inches tall. The only nepeta I have is Walker's Low. This plant has the same leaves, but is very short but the blooms are very dark purple. I thought Walker's Low was sterile but I guess it could be possible to get a seedling rarely. Any thoughts on what this plant is? I'll take a photo and post it too.


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RE: Mystery Nepeta Seedling

Sounds pretty! Since the foliage is light, the darker flowers might be showier. I have Walker's Low and Six Hills Giant. I don't think I've gotten volunteers from either one.
Google says Walker Low is a hybrid. The parents are Nepeta racemosa and Nepeta nepetella. Mosly sterile but may produce an occasional seedling.


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