'Cat's Pajamas' Catmint (Nepeta)
Perennial
- Covered in blue flowers in early summer that attracts pollinators.
- Space-saving catmint works anywhere!
- Fragrant silver-gray foliage and flowers.
- Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Zones 3-8, sun, 14" tall x 20" wide at maturity.
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Patent #:PP31127 CPBRAF
Common name: Catmint
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 12-14" X 18-20"
Flower color: Blue
Foliage color: Grey-green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Suitable for slopes, space savers, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, ground covers, drought tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden, slopes, small spaces
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.
Very compact plant the flowers are amazing
Update: I reached out to Customer Service on their recommendation and it was a really positive experience. We found a solution that worked for me. I really appreciate that they made it right.
Disappointed that my 1qt plants were split and the specimen sizes were so small. The half plants are in good condition but I feel cheated that I did not get the full size. I hope they fill out properly so they don’t continue to look like half plants as they grow. Looking at the plants you can see the clear line where they were divided.
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.
My catmint arrived with the flowers cut off and with dried, brown leaves. Very disappointed. Not at all as pictured on the website. I never expected a full grown plant - but I did expect they would be in bloom. You can see the flowers were removed. So sad.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! 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! We are confident the plants in the photos will grow nicely in the garden, but we are always here to help! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Came promptly and very well packaged...actually I made a couple of orders this year and all the plants were very healthy as well....totally impressed and I'm positive I'll be making further purchases in the future....and would recommend them to anyone who want nice healthy plants and delivered with professionalism.
Thanks for sharing your feedback and pictures with us. Your garden is beautiful! We're happy to hear your new plants arrived safely to their new home, that's our goal. Let us know if we can ever help you with anything else. Happy gardening!
I order 6 of these plants and they all came shook up with dirt going everywhere. The plants themselves were pretty small and only one or two looked really good. They are in the ground and two look tinyyyyy and it will be a miracle if they survive. I wouldn't buy again personally.
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.
They died almost immediately.
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Love
This variety of catnip definitely helps keep the deer and rabbits from our hostas, monkey grass and other plants.
Great shipping. Easy to unpack. They are thriving. Thank you very much.
Nice disciplined mint that helps pollinators and keeps away ticks and fleas. Planted around my dogs' run.
I gave 3 stars because of the packaging. When i pulled the 1st tube containing 2 plants out of the box, the plant slid out of the bottom and hit the floor, knocking dirt out and damaged some limbs, as it slid out, the counterweight of the 2nd plant made it drop too!! How about a single piece of tape across the openings to prevent this? Then trying to remove the plastic off of it only to make more of a mess due to riveting the plastics to the pots in a permanent fashion is ridiculous. Would tying a simple knot or even use a twist ties be more helpful? It was quite stressful for me and the poor damaged plants. I spent a lot of money on these and it wasn't worth the stress. I'll just go to a nursery next time and save the hassle.
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. We recommend using scissors to remove the plastic from the pots for easy removal. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
Very disappointed. These came in a quart but did not belong in the quart- must’ve been up- potted simply to make more money as there are approximately only 2-3 shoots on each plant. If I buy the same size/price at local nursery you get doubly the plant in the container. And lots of dead/burnt foilage upon arrival
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I love CATMINT,however this did not do well this past summer. Not sure what went wrong? I was so disappointed.
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! All of our orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, but outside of that timeframe, we cannot be responsible for the care of your plants. If you’d like to talk to our customer service team, you can reach them at [email protected]. Happy gardening!
They’re looking great. I hope they do well in the hot Georgia sun next summer
The plants were smaller than I thought they would be. I have planted them and will just have to see how they grow next year.
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! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
I bought 11 Cat’s Pajamas plants from this company and all of the plants have done extremely well! I am very happy with the plants that I received, as well as the reasonable pricing & fast shipping that was included. I definitely recommend!
Arrived timely and in good condition although small - not really doing well since planting despite my best efforts
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.
The Nepeta plants I ordered are doing well! I was very impressed with the packaging and the way each pot ( I ordered 24) was wrapped to prevent shipping damage. The care booklet was extremely helpful with instructions on how to care for the plants immediately after delivery, how to plant, and what to expect as far as growth for the next 3 years. I would highly recommend Great Garden Plants, they exceeded my expectations! Their website is wonderful as well. Thanks so much!!
Arrived quickly and in good condition. I can't wait to watch them grow.
Plants arrived healthy and are doing well!
Item is exactly as shown and described. Thank you!
I have only had these in the ground a few weeks. When I came home today, they had blooms already. Very pleased.
Smaller than I expected but they were blooming and still are
Too little for too much. Plants were way too young.
Bad decision on my part.
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. Our prices reflect the quality and care we put into each plant, plus the availability of unique selections that can’t often be found in garden centers. To save on your order, watch for different sales and promos throughout the season. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.