Nepeta 'Snowflake' is a compact mounding catmint with delicate white flowers that bloom profusely over aromatic gray green foliage. Holds a tidy form making it ideal for edging paths or softening the front of sunny garden beds. Its foliage remains attractive even after flowering and shearing spent blooms can encourage a fresh flush of blossoms into late summer. Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 18 - 24 in Bloom Time: Late spring to mid summer, with possible rebloom Light Requirements: Full sun Soil Preference: Well drained, average to dry soil Watering Needs: Low once established Deer Resistance: Strongly deer and rabbit resistant due to aromatic oils Native Status 'Snowflake' is a cultivated variety derived from Nepeta species native to Europe and Asia. While not native to North America, it performs reliably in North American gardens and supports local pollinator activity. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Bees Attracts a wide range of pollinators including honeybees, bumblebees, and leafcutter bees that frequent the nectar rich white blooms. Butterflies Popular with smaller butterflies such as Pearl Crescents and Spring Azures that seek out low growing nectar plants. Beneficial Insects Supports hoverflies and tachinid flies that feed on aphids and other soft bodied pests, aiding in organic pest control. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations: Space 18 - 24 in apart for mass plantings or interspersed edging to prevent overcrowding and allow airflow. Landscape Placement: Excellent along pathways, at the front of perennial borders, or tucked into rock gardens for a clean, flowering groundcover effect. Companion Plants Achillea millefolium 'Little Moonshine' - Bright yellow umbels pop against the crisp white catmint blooms and share similar dry soil preferences. Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Alba' - White lavender flowers harmonize with 'Snowflake' while adding fragrance and structure. Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' - Pale yellow daisy like flowers mix easily with the white blooms for a delicate summer display. Salvia nemorosa 'Snow Hill' - Cool toned white flower spikes echo the color palette and support pollinator traffic. Thymus serpyllum 'Albus' - Low growing white thyme provides aromatic foliage and dense texture beneath the taller Nepeta clumps.
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