Nepeta 'Cat's Meow'

Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow': Effortless Elegance in Lavender Blue

Gracefully rounded and abundantly blooming, Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow' brings a soothing wash of lavender-blue to the sunlit garden. With its mounded form, tidy habit, and non-flopping stems, this improved catmint offers all the charm of traditional Nepeta with cleaner lines and season-long appeal.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 45–50 cm
• Spread: 60–75 cm, forming a neat, rounded mound
• Flower Colour: Lavender-blue with soft purple calyxes
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early fall
• Foliage: Aromatic, grey-green foliage with fine texture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates dry, lean conditions once established

Uses and Benefits: Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow' is ideal for edging walkways, softening garden borders, and massing in low-maintenance or pollinator-friendly plantings. Its continuous bloom draws bees and butterflies throughout the summer, while its refined habit makes it a standout in both modern and cottage-style designs. Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and delightfully fragrant, it’s a reliable performer in any sunny garden.

Companion Plants: Pair Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow' with Echinacea 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow Improved' for vibrant contrast and shared pollinator value. Introduce Salvia 'Caradonna' to echo the upright spikes and add depth to the palette. Complete the planting with Panicum 'Heavy Metal', whose cool-toned, upright blades lend movement and texture through fall.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Water to establish, then reduce frequency—this plant prefers drier conditions. Shear back lightly after first bloom to promote reblooming and maintain form. Divide every 3–4 years in early spring to refresh growth.

History: Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow' is a Proven Winners® introduction bred for improved habit, longer bloom, and reduced floppiness compared to older varieties. It has become a go-to for landscapes needing reliable, long-season colour and pollinator power in a refined shape.

Final Thoughts: With its soft scent, soothing colour, and no-fuss nature, Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow' is the purr-fect perennial to bring lasting beauty and graceful rhythm to any sunny garden space.