Melinda Myers

Catmint

Botanical Name

Nepeta x faassenii

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 8

Height

18 to 36 inches

Width

2 to 3 feet

Flowers

Late spring to early summer (peak): lavender, blue

Light

Full sun

Soil

Well-drained

Planting & Care

• Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart
• Cut back or shear by half after first flowering or second bloom

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Six Hills Giant - 3' tall
• Blue Wonder - dark blue flowers
• Psfike - compact, 8-10" x 12-16"
• Nepeta racemosa 'Little Titch' - compact, 6-12" x 15-18"
• Cat's Meow - blue-purple flowers in 24 - 36" plants, holds shape with no flopping or opening
• Cat's Pajamas - compact 18-20", prolific blooms of indigo blue