'Cat's Meow' Catmint (Nepeta)
Perennial
- Dazzling blue blooms in summer attract pollinators.
- This catmint has far neater habit than others.
- Fragrant silver-gray foliage and flowers.
- Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Zones 3-8, sun, 20" tall x 36" wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 24472
Common name: Catmint
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 17-20" X 24-36"
Flower color: Blue
Foliage color: Grey-green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Suitable for slopes, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden, slopes
How to Grow
Light: Sun (>6 hours sun). Full sun is best in the North. It is somewhat intolerant of the deep South's heat and humidity and appreciates some afternoon shade in hot climates.
Water: Dry to medium
Spacing: 36"
Fertilizing: In average soil, needs almost no fertilizer. Too much fertilizer will only make it grow lots of flimsy foliage. Some compost in poor soil in fall or spring or a very light scattering of slow-release fertilizer in early spring will provide sufficient nutrients to keep the plant happy.
Winterizing: Leave spent foliage in place over winter to help protect the crown. Wait until early spring to cut it back.
Maintenance & pruning: Shear flower spikes after initial flowering to promote continued bloom. Can shear plant foliage for a fresh flush in late summer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Wow, really? $30 bucks for this?My hand is larger and there are brown leaves on the stubs. I’ve been pleased with other orders in the past but this is rather pathetic. Time to move on.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
One year look how pretty my catmint has grown. Plant has doubled in size and this is clay soil amended.
Having worked in a greenhouse, I am well aware of trimming plants for shipping or new growth. This is necessary for packaging so the plant fits correctly in the shipping boxes. (Great Gardens has among the best boxes.!) Once it leaves the greenhouse the box is in someone else's hands. I have never ever been disappointed in my plants or shipping.
The best part is the plants do not revert from the hybridization process. The plants are true. This is what I am buying. Not something that changes in a few years! I buy a plant for a particular look and want it to be consistent.
While the plants seem ok, the delivery was not good.
FedEx driver threw the box without regard to place it with the arrows pointing up. The plants became dislodged with soil all over the place inside.
When we pay premium shopping I expect a decent delivery experience.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
They arrived robust and healthy and have settled into their new home beautifully
First, the plants were delivered in excellent condition. I only ordered 6 small ones, so they have some growing to do. They are doing great! Beautiful plants!
Order arrived on time. Plants were in great shape. After a few days of getting them adjusted to the new environment got them planted. Looking great
Well packed and all arrived healthy
Came super wilted and flopped over. Will see if they survive.
'Cat's Meow' Catmint
I am very happy with my purchase. The catmint is already thriving! It came packaged very thoughtfully. Will reorder more plants!
As with all the other plants we got from Great Gardens - dead in a few days. Nothing from Great Gardens survived, whereas those from other nurseries that we got at the same time are all doing fine.
Hello! We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants. As mentioned in our other responses, our team would love to take a closer look. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. All orders are backed by our 60-day guarantee, so we have you covered. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
In excellent condition and growing a month later !
So far so good
I’m in Zone 8B. I can’t get my catmint to survive.
Hello! Thank you for your feedback. It's hard to know what could be happening without some more information. Our horticulture team is always available to help with any questions you may have. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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'Cat's Meow' Catmint
Catmint is one of our favorite pollinator plants. Swallowatail butterflies love it as well as many other pollinators. The Cat’s meow lokks adorable along our robust entry path. We plant densely. visible soil is not part of our lush dreamscape here. We couldnt be more pleased with this variety. I highly recommend it .
Each of my 13 plants arrived in perfect condition. They were undamaged and still moist.
Does catmint need full sun?
Cat's Meow Catmint thrives in full sun (>6 hours sun) in the North but it is somewhat intolerant of the deep South's heat and humidity and appreciates some afternoon shade in hot climates.
My question is about how far back do you shear them? For flower spikes and foliage?
Maintenance & pruning: Shear flower spikes after initial flowering to promote continued bloom. Can shear plant foliage for a fresh flush in late summer.
Hi there! Perennials like catmint can be sheared back by one-third to one-half to encourage new growth and more blooming.
Can I plant your catmint now? I live in Albuquerque, NM south valley. Thanks!
Hello there! In warm to hot areas like New Mexico, fall planting is recommended because it provides the longest possible time until the most stressful weather conditions – summer heat – return.
I want the shorter catmint
Hello! For a shorter variety of catmint, check out 'Cat's Pajamas' Catmint:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/all/products/cats-pajamas-catmint
Where can I find the shorter Catmint plant?
We should have the Cat's Pajamas Catmint available in the coming months. Check out the plant page https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/all/products/cats-pajamas-catmint
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