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Nepeta hybrida 'Cat's Pajamas'

Cat's Pajamas' Catmint

Cat's Pajamas' Catmint

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

  • Attracts pollinators
  • Abundant flowers
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Easy care
  • Dwarf

Nepeta hybrida 'Cat's Pajamas', also known as catmint 'Cat's Pajamas', is a dwarf and compact variety of catmint that will charm you with its abundant flowering and aromatic foliage. This hardy perennial is a true gem for sunny or partially shaded gardens, offering a touch of color and fragrance throughout the summer.

Exceptional Bloom:

  • From early summer to early fall, 'Cat's Pajamas' adorns itself with a multitude of intense indigo blue flowers, densely clustered on upright stems.
  • This generous bloom attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, creating a vibrant aerial ballet in your garden.
  • The flowers retain their beauty even after flowering, thanks to the persistent rose-purple calyxes, adding an extra touch of color to the landscape.

Decorative Foliage:

  • Beyond its spectacular bloom, 'Cat's Pajamas' is distinguished by its aromatic gray-green foliage, slightly variegated with cream.
  • The oval leaves, velvety to the touch, offer a striking contrast to the indigo blue flowers, creating a harmonious visual ensemble.
  • The lemony scent of the foliage is released when the leaves are crushed, adding a pleasant olfactory dimension to your garden.

Adaptability and Hardiness:

  • This dwarf catmint easily adapts to a variety of soil conditions and exposures, making it ideal for gardeners of all levels.
  • It prefers well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded location.
  • Its remarkable hardiness allows it to survive cold winters, returning each year to amaze you again.

Ease of Care:

  • 'Cat's Pajamas' is a relatively easy-care perennial that requires little care to thrive.
  • A light pruning after flowering is enough to maintain its compact shape and stimulate flowering the following year.
  • Moderate watering is recommended during dry periods, but it tolerates drought well once established.

Size and Use:

  • With its compact size (about 12 to 16 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide), 'Cat's Pajamas' finds its place in a variety of landscaping compositions.
  • It is perfect for borders, rock gardens, flower beds, or even containers.
  • Its abundant bloom and lemony scent also make it an ideal choice for butterfly gardens and patios.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
18 - 20 in.
Spread
18 - 20 in.
Height
12 - 14 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • Violet-blue

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Moderate Watering

Maintenance:

  • Easy. Prune after flowering
  • cut back in fall or spring.

Soil requirement:

  • Well drained
  • loose or sandy soil

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer
  • Rabbit
  • Drought

Attract:

  • Butterflies
  • Birds
  • Pollinators
  • Cats

Use:

  • Borders
  • Flowerbeds
  • Clumps
  • Pots

Attribute:

  • Abundant flowering all summer
  • aromatic foliage

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