Kitten Around Catmint

Kitten Around Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Kitten Around')

Kitten Around Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Kitten Around') is a compact, mounding perennial known for its deep lavender-blue blooms and aromatic gray-green foliage. Ideal for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens, it adds vibrant color, texture, and pollinator-friendly beauty to sunny spaces.

Distinctive Features

This variety produces clusters of deep lavender-blue flowers from late spring through summer. The fragrant, gray-green foliage is deer and rabbit resistant, while the nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its compact, mounded habit makes it perfect for smaller spaces and containers.

Growing Conditions

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

Ideal Uses

• Borders: Adds vibrant color to garden edges.
• Containers: Perfect for sunny patios and balconies.
• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Pathways: Softens edges with a neat, compact habit.

Low Maintenance Care

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

Why Choose Kitten Around Catmint?

• Deep Lavender-Blue Blooms: Provides rich, vibrant color.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Supports bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Compact, Mounding Habit: Ideal for containers and small spaces.
• Low Maintenance: Thrives in dry, poor soils with minimal care.

For vibrant color, compact growth, and pollinator support, Kitten Around Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Kitten Around') is an excellent choice for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens.