Cat's Pajamas Catmint is a long-blooming compactperennialwith small green foliage that smells strongly of mint. Flower spikes covered with tiny fragrant lavender flowers from soil to tip bloom from late spring through summerattract butterflies,pollinators, andhummingbirds. As the flowers begin to fade the rosy purple calyxes remain, extending the color in the garden. Preferssunnyareas in well-drained soils. Tolerates light afternoon shade and drought.
Type:
Perennial
Height:
0.5' - 1'
Spread:
1' - 1.5'
Spacing:
1.5’
USDA Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Culture:
Full Sun
Bloom Color:
Purple
Season of Interest:
Spring, Summer
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Foliage may decline in hot and humid summer climates. Cut back after flowering to tidy the plant or prevent self-seeding. Watch for powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:False Sunflower, Daylily, Daisy
IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners,Cat's Pajamas Catnip
