Dawn to Dusk nepeta
Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Dawn to Dusk' nepeta (Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk') is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Butterflies and bees visit the fragrant flowers, which rise on plants 24 to 36 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide.
Pairs well with Palace Purple alum root, Ballerina rose, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.