Cat’s Pajamas Catmint

Nepeta hybrid ‘Cat’s Pajamas’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-8b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Perennial Shrub

Height at Maturity: 12-14”

Width at Maturity: 18-20”
Spacing: 18″ for solid border or mass planting; 42″ apart for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Rounded

Growth Rate: Fast

Flower Color: Lavender-Blue

Flower Size: Small, clustered on long spikes

Flowering Period: All Summer into Fall!

Flower Type: Single, clustered on spikes

Fragrant Flowers: Yes

Foliage Color: Green shades

Fragrant Foliage: Yes

Berries: No

Berry Color: No

Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun; minimum of 6 hours sun per day

Water Needs: Average, low when established

Soil Type: Clay (Amended), Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well-drained moist to dry

Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.0 (Moderately Acid to Neutral)

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Pollinators, Visual Attention, Sensory Appeal

Resistances: Deer, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect, Rabbit

Description

A smaller-scale Catmint perfect for smaller garden spaces, ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ forms a rounded mound of long and dark flower stems that bloom from the soil line all the way to the tips of stems! The lavender-blue flowers are densely packed along the stems and appear earlier than other catmints beginning in late spring to early summer and continuing to late summer or early fall. When the flowers have gone past peak the rose-purple calyxes remain for continued color. You might be happy to know that deer and rabbits turn there nose up to catmint but the butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial pollinators will thank you for planting this one!

When the stems of catmint plants are broken they release an aroma that attract cats, hence the name.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 12 to 14” tall and 18 to 20” wide, Cat’s Pajamas Catmint is ideal for use as an accent, in grouping or mass plantings, or as a border along walkways. Also nice as a solo or mixed with other sun-loving plants in pots, planters or other containers. Plant it near patios, decks, porches and other outdoor living areas where the fragrance and the pretty flowers can be enjoyed from close up. A natural choice for herb gardens and a fine addition to coastal areas, fragrance gardens, blue theme gardens and rock gardens.

Growing Preferences

Cat’s Pajamas Catmint is easy to grow in most any somewhat loose and moist to somewhat dry soil of average fertility and full to mostly sun. Plants will tolerate some shade but foliage won’t be as dense. Grows well in full sun to part shade. It will tolerate dry periods, but flowers best with a moist soil. Does not like constantly soggy or wet soil.

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I purchased 2 of these plants. They both arrived looking healthy. The purple color is vibrant and beautiful. I have bought several perennials from Wilson and all arrived healthy and have done extremely well after I planted them.————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I have seen pictures online of the Nepeta Cats Pajamas and have tried to find it at several local locations with no luck. Thankfully, I went online to Wilson’s and found it in a one gallon pot. I just planted it and so far, so good. We’ve had plenty of rain the last day or so which is good. I’m hopeful it will thrive as I love the look of the plant and flowers. Love the fact Wilson’s doesn’t charge for shipping especially since they are a local grower but only sell online now. Used to love to go to their location and see all the plants and pick out what I wanted but online works too.—————————————————-So glad online works too. Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I planted this Nepeta in full sun in a perennial border. We have had three heavy frost nights as of November 15, and there are still blooms. I am excited about this Nepeta attracting Ruby- Throated hummingbirds in April. This plant has a lot of vigor. It arrived quickly, moist, and securely packaged. I highly recommend purchasing from Wilson Bros. for quality plants.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Plants were in excellent condition. Blooming. well packaged, as always. Thank you.
Have purchased several plants and all have been great.—————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review and the kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG