Dropmore Ornamental Catmint
Nepeta faassenii 'Dropmore'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Reblooming, Fragrant, Attracts pollinators, Deer-resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Container Friendly, and Non-invasive
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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FragrantYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Beautiful and tough as nails! A combo unexpected in a perennial, however, Dropmore Ornamental Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Dropmore') has what it takes to survive and look good doing it!
Forming dense mounds with plenty of branching, Dropmore smothers itself in scalloped leaves. Rising above the mounding sage-green, soft, fuzzy, and herbal-scented foliage, this Catmint shoots up numerous spikes of unearthly lavender-blue flowers! Then comes the butterflies, native and honeybees, fat bumblebees, and Hummingbirds!
Thriving in nearly all conditions, these repeat bloomers flower all summer - longer with regular deadheading! These perennials love the sun and both cold and heat throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9! Spanning most of the US, these plants are incredibly hardy, easy to grow, and Water-wise, great for Xeriscaping and a great part of Firescaping design plans!
Planting and Application:
Hardy and airy, Dropmore is perfect for residential and commercial sites, planted in swaths of color on slopes, roadside hell strips, or large drifts where nothing else grows. Freely naturalizing, Catmint is beautiful en masse! Fill hard-to-mow sunny slopes and eroding hillsides with these vigorous yet politely spreading perennials!
Your Wildflower and Pollinator gardens will be fluttering with wings! Your bouquets will be brimming with lovely lavender flowers from your Cut Flower gardens, and Dropmore is ornamental enough for mixed Perennial and Rock Gardens, Cottage, and Sensory beds, as well as borders along pathways.
Fantastic garden edging, line your driveway in lacy lavender and sage green! These are wonderful foot-tall facer plants and front-of-the-garden accents, but look best in groupings and winding ribbons throughout your sun gardens!
Dropmore is adaptable enough for Roof Gardens, City and Urban plantings in containers, and large planters too! Rarely bothered by deer and rabbits due to the aromatic leaves, you'll love snipping a few for potpourri and cat treats (it has the same effect as closely related Catnip when dried!)
- Spikes of Airy Lavender-Blue Flowers
- Soft Gray-Green Leaves
- Fragrant Top to Bottom!
- Mounding, Bushy Perennial
- Hummingbird, Bee & Butterfly Friendly
- Great Edging, Containers, Sun-Gardens & Harsh Conditions
- Water-wise, Xeriscaping, & Firescaping!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Full sun plants, Dropmore thrives on neglect! Tolerant of afternoon shade or part shade in hotter growing zones. Poor, rocky, gravel, drought, pollution, or clay - plant without any worry in any type of well-drained soil! Pest and disease-resistant, not much will faze this incredibly versatile and adaptable Perennial - except wet soil! Provide mulched beds to help keep moisture in the soil and insulate the roots. Water enough to establish new plants, then let nature take its course.
Deadhead after the first wave blooms to encourage a second flush, and again in late winter to clean up the mounds and limit self-seeding.
- Ornamental Full Sun & Part Shade Perennial
- All Soil Types Except Wet - Tolerant of Harsh Conditions
- Moderate to Low Moisture - Drought Tolerant
- Deadhead For Rebloom & Prune Back Mounds Late Autumn/Early Spring
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Aromatic soft foliage, dramatic lavender-blue flower spires, and pollinators galore! Get the tough-as-nails beauty Dropmore Ornamental Catmint at Nature Hills today!
