Cat's Pajamas Catmint with tones of blue flowers in a landscape.
Cat's Pajamas Catmint with purple-blue flowers and silver-green foliage in a garden.
Three Cat's Pajamas Catmints in a landscape with other plants.
Cat's Pajamas Catmint with purple-blue flowers and silvery-green foliage.
Cat's Pajamas Catmint in a landscape with pink flowers.
Cat's Pajamas Catmints with abundant blue flowers planted in a garden.
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Cat's Pajamas Catmint with tones of blue flowers in a landscape.
Cat's Pajamas Catmint with purple-blue flowers and silver-green foliage in a garden.
Three Cat's Pajamas Catmints in a landscape with other plants.
Cat's Pajamas Catmint with purple-blue flowers and silvery-green foliage.
Cat's Pajamas Catmint in a landscape with pink flowers.
Cat's Pajamas Catmints with abundant blue flowers planted in a garden.
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'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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Size: One Quart
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Description

Finally, a Catmint (Nepeta) for smaller spaces! The space-saving 'Cat's Pajamas' Catmint is easy to fit in your garden. It may have a smaller habit, but it still makes a big impact with hundreds of flowers. The purple-blue flowers are irresistible to pollinators (and gardeners). Silver-green foliage adds extra appeal with a minty aroma when crushed. You'll love how easy it is to grow Catmint. It's tolerant of heat and drought, resistant to deer and rabbits, and handles rocky and sandy soils. It's an excellent choice for gardeners of any level, especially beginners. Try planting it in perennial beds or containers for a burst of color and fragrance.

Details

Botanical name: Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'
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

Soil: Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil. Thrives in dry soils and is very drought tolerant.
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.
close up of purple flowering catmint

All About Growing & Caring For Catmint (Nepeta)

Catmint (Nepeta) is a perennial in the mint family with blue/purple flowers that bloom in late spring, and with proper care, they don’t stop until fall! It’s one of the best-selling perennials among gardeners of any skill level for a good reason. Here, we’ll show you how to grow and care for catmint, discuss how to use catmint, and answer frequently asked questions.

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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:

bush distance

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:

bush distance zigzag

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.

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