Catmint, Cat's Meow Catmint

Cat's Meow Catmint is a long-blooming compact perennial with a uniform habit and small green foliage that smells strongly of mint.  Densely packed flower spikes covered with tiny fragrant lavender flowers bloom on sturdy stems continuously through summer into fall attract butterflies, pollinators, and hummingbirds. Prefers sunny areas in well-drained soils.  Tolerates light afternoon shade and drought.

Type:	Perennial
Height:	1.5' - 2'
Spread:	2' - 3'
Spacing:	2.5’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	3 - 8
Culture:	Full Sun
Bloom Color:	Purple
Season of Interest:	Spring, Summer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance. Foliage may decline in hot and humid summer climates.  Cut back after flowering to tidy the plant or prevent self-seeding.  Watch for powdery mildew.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: False Sunflower, Daylily, Daisy

IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners, 'Cat's Meow' Catmint

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.