Product Description
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas' PP31127 (4) 1-gallons
Common Name: Catmint
A purr-fect Catmint for fans of 'Cat's Meow' who love the look but want a smaller scale version. In addition to being a little over half the height, 'Cats Pajamas' also blooms about 2-3 weeks earlier than 'Cat's Meow'. The ball-shaped habit carries long, dark flower stems that hold indigo blue flowers. Unlike older varieties that only produce flowers at the top of the stems, this improved Catmint has blooms from the soil to the tips of the stems. Even when the flowers are past peak, the color of the rosy-purple calyxes give your garden an additional splash of color. As an added bonus, the small, aromatic leaves keep deer and rabbits away. Try this shorter stature plant in city gardens or near the front of the border.
When Nepeta's stems are broken, they release an aroma into the air that tends to attract cats, thus its common name, Catmint.
Height: 12.0-14.0 Inches
Spread: 18.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: Blue shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer to Early Fall
Long Blooming
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas' is a charming and compact catmint variety that is gaining popularity for its long bloom season, vibrant color, and pollinator-attracting prowess. It is a fantastic choice for adding a touch of whimsy and life to gardens of all sizes.
Key Features:
- Dwarf size: Reaches a height of about 12-14 inches with a spread of 18-20 inches, making it ideal for smaller spaces or the front of borders.
- Abundant indigo-blue flowers: The unique indigo-blue flowers cover the plant from early summer to fall, creating a striking display.
- Continuous blooms: Deadheading or shearing spent flowers encourages repeat blooming throughout the season.
- Aromatic foliage: The gray-green foliage releases a pleasant fragrance when touched, adding another sensory dimension to the garden.
- Pollinator magnet: Attracts a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Deer and rabbit resistant: The aromatic foliage helps deter these common garden pests.
- Drought tolerant: Once established, it can withstand periods of dryness.
Uses in the Garden:
- Borders and edging: Its compact size makes it perfect for defining garden beds and walkways.
- Rock gardens: Thrives in well-drained soil and adds a pop of color to rocky landscapes.
- Containers: Can be grown in pots to add color and fragrance to patios and balconies.
- Mass plantings: Creates a stunning display when planted in groups.
- Filler plant: Its tidy habit makes it a great filler plant in sunny perennial gardens.
Growing Tips:
- Sunlight: Plant in full sun for optimal flowering.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
- Watering: Water regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry periods.
- Pruning: Shear back the plant after the first flush of blooms to encourage a second flush.
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas' is a delightful and low-maintenance plant that brings both beauty and ecological benefits to the garden. Its compact size, long bloom season, and vibrant color make it a versatile choice for gardeners of all levels.
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Edging, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Mass Planting
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
