Cat's Pajamas Catmint

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The Cat's Pajamas Catmint is a fragrant long bloomer that looks great in any landscape! It is drought tolerant, resistant to deer and rabbits. This perennial is compact and fits into smaller spaces. It has continuous blooms that are a unique indigo blue that adds color to your space! The foliage is a rich green and fragrant, but the blooms are what steal the show. They are an indigo blue and last all summer long. Past their peak the rosy purple calyxes remain and add interest. The blooms extend from tip to soil and are fragrant. It has an upright ball-like growing habit that adds to its interest. It gets its name due to the scent its stems give off when they are broken. It reaches a compact height of twelve to fourteen inches with a spread of eighteen to twenty inches. The size of the Cat's Pajamas Catmint makes it perfect for almost any space. Use is as a border plant, in mass planting, edging, in containers. Its cut flowers and foliage are great additions for arrangements. It works well in small spaces and is a great choice for focal points. Cat's Pajamas Catmint Care The Cat's Pajamas Catmint is an easy to grow perennial. Plant in a spot that gets at least six hours of sunlight daily. Soil should be well-drained with low to medium moisture. It tolerates all soil types and isnt picky about pH. Water needs for the Cat's Pajamas Catmint are low. Fertilizer can be applied in the spring. Trimming back by half encourages rebloom. Mulching in the winter will help protect the roots in colder climates. Cat's Pajamas Catmint Spacing The Cat's Pajamas Catmint is a compact perennial but should be spaced properly. Plant this at least 18 inches apart, measuring from the center of one plant to the center of the next, to keep it healthy for years. Container size recommended is at least four gallons.