Catmint

Nepeta × faassenii

Catmint is the ultimate edge plant — billowing mounds of silvery-green foliage covered in lavender-blue flowers for months. 'Walker's Low' (Perennial of the Year) creates a soft, fragrant cloud along paths and borders. It's deer-proof, drought-proof, and blooms non-stop from late spring through fall if you shear it once after the first flush.

Hardiness Zones

3-9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Low

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

1-3 ft H × 2-3 ft W

Growth Rate

Fast

Bloom Season

Late Spring - Fall

Bloom Color

Lavender-blue

Care Guide

Plant in full sun with any well-drained soil. Shear by half after first bloom for a strong repeat performance. Drought tolerant — don't overwater. No fertilizer needed. Divide every 4-5 years. Cut to ground in late fall or early spring. Virtually disease and pest free.