![]() Best propagated by division in spring or fall. You can also start your catmint seeds indoors 6-8 weeks prior to your last average frost date. Shear flower spikes after flowering to encourage a second flowering. May be cut back before first flowering to promote more compact size.The fragrant foliage of Nepeta plants is also a desirable. The plants have a square stem, characteristic of the Lamiaceae family. Their flowers, which bloom from late spring to early autumn, are usually lavender, blue, pink, or white and form spikes or whorls. Extremely easy growing plant with few pests or problems. Botanical Description: Nepeta plants typically grow to heights of 1-3 feet (30-90 cm).Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, but is ignored by deer and rabbits. ![]() Nepeta is perfect for underplanting roses as the colors complement each other and the foliage hides the bare feet of the rose bushes. It is also great for edging beds, along paths. This plant is also very drought tolerant since it is native to dry Mediterranean. It is called Lesser cat-mint because cats are highly attracted to this species, eating and playing with the leaves. Lesser cat-mint is a popular ornamental plant for its showy lavender flowers and it makes a good frost-hardy choice for gardens in cooler climates. A remarkably low-maintenance plant, this excellent performer is highly versatile and can be used in many situations: in the front of the perennial border, in gravel gardens, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens. Lesser cat-mint (Nepeta nepetella) Care Guide.Provide light afternoon shade in warm summer areas. Performs best in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.Typically grows up to 12-14 inches tall (30-35 cm) and 18-20 in. ![]() Terrific near the front of the border and for edging too! Plant in large drifts along a walkway to create a garden space that overflows with color and enjoy its mint scent when bruised. Low maintenance, drought tolerant, long-lasting blooms, Catmint is a wonderful garden plant. As an added bonus, the foliage of small, aromatic, gray-green leaves keeps deer and rabbits away. Unlike other varieties of Catmint that only produce flowers at the top of the stems, 'Cat's Pajamas' produces blooms from the ground to the tips of the stems for increased impact. From early summer into early fall, the foliage is topped with long, dark flower stems boasting showy spikes of indigo blue flowers with rosy purple calyces. Perfect for small gardens, Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas' (Catmint) is a dwarf herbaceous perennial of neat and tidy ball-shaped habit.
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