Cat's Meow Catmint

Cat's Meow Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Cat's Meow')

Cat's Meow Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Cat's Meow') is a compact, mounding perennial known for its soft lavender-blue blooms and aromatic gray-green foliage. Ideal for borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage landscapes, it adds delicate color, texture, and pollinator-friendly beauty to sunny spaces.

Distinctive Features

This variety produces dense spikes of soft lavender-blue flowers from late spring through summer. The fragrant, gray-green foliage is deer and rabbit resistant, and its nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its tidy, mounding habit makes it ideal for creating soft edges and adding structure to garden beds.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates poor, dry soils.
• Water: Requires moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8.

Ideal Uses

• Borders: Adds soft color and texture to garden edges.
• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Cottage Gardens: Ideal for informal, classic plantings.
• Groundcover: Spreads gently for naturalized plantings.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency.
• Pruning: Shear back after flowering to encourage reblooming.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
• Winter Care: Cut back in late fall or early spring to refresh growth.

Why Choose Cat's Meow Catmint?

• Soft Lavender-Blue Blooms: Provides gentle, long-lasting color.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Supports bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Tidy, Mounding Growth: Ideal for structured borders and edging.
• Low Maintenance: Thrives in dry, poor soils with minimal care.

For soft color, compact growth, and pollinator support, Cat's Meow Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Cat's Meow') is an excellent choice for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.