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The differences between gray and green-leaved varieties

First of all, a distinction must be made between gray and green-leaved varieties. The gray-leaved varieties are more common and less demanding in handling. They are considered to be extremely drought and heat tolerant and get along excellently with nutrient-poor substrates. The low specimens among them reach heights of between 20 and 30 cm. The larger specimens like to protrude up to 1 m in height.

On the other hand, the green-leaved catnip are considered more difficult to use. They cannot cope with south-facing locations and the heat. They also do not tolerate dry soil. They need it moist and prefer to grow in Penumbra. They include, for example, the 'Manchu Blue' variety, which blooms in a blue-violet from May to June.

Well-known purple-flowered varieties

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'Superba' is probably the most robust variety. It is tried and tested and dates from 1804. Her strengths are her enormously rich flowers and her undemanding disposition. Already from April she presents her flowers .

Other varieties with purple flowers are:

• 'Grog': gray-leaved, subtle citrus-like scent, red calyxes
• 'Odeur Citron': gray-leaved, strong citrus aroma that Don't like cats
• 'Walkers Low': gray-leaved, intense flower color, profuse, up to 80 cm high

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Varieties that are less well known, but are absolutely recommended for perennial beds, as they create beautiful contrasts, are the following:

• 'Snowflake': white flowering, vigorous
• 'Glacier ice': silver-blue blooming, extremely filigree looking
• 'Blue Danube': blue-violet blooming, up to 120 cm high
• 'Dawn to Dusk': purple-colored calyxes and delicate lilac-pink flowers

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'Walkers Low' is considered the best variety. It convinces with its colorful and numerous flowers that put those of other varieties in the shade ...

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