Add charm and resilience to your garden with Nepeta Racemosa Flower Seeds. Known for their fragrant foliage and spikes of violet-blue blooms, this shade-tolerant perennial is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Its long-lasting flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it both beautiful and eco-friendly.
Features & Benefits:
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Shade Tolerant: Thrives in partial shade to full sun, adaptable to various garden conditions.
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Attracts Pollinators: A magnet for bees and butterflies.
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Fragrant Foliage: Adds a pleasant aroma to your garden.
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Versatile Use: Great for borders, rock gardens, or mixed flower beds.
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Low Maintenance: Hardy perennial with easy care needs.
Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Flower Color: Violet-blue
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Height: 12–18 inches
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Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
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Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Blooming Season: Late spring through summer
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Hardiness Zone: 4–9
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: For better germination, cold stratify seeds by refrigerating for 2–3 weeks.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
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Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring or autumn; cover lightly with soil.
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Spacing: Plant seeds 12–15 inches apart.
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Light & Temperature: Ideal in partial shade but tolerates full sun.
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Watering: Water regularly until established, then reduce as plants become drought-tolerant.
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Maintenance: Trim back after first bloom to encourage a second flush of flowers.
