Catmint
Catmint is one of the toughest perennials you can grow. It's a proven performer during hot, dry weather, and the silvery foliage and blue flowers look great most of the season. Deadhead or cut back hard after first flush of bloom to encourage more flowers. Average, well-drained soil is usually sufficient. Tall types may need gentle staking; it sometimes seeds freely.
As you might guess from the common name, catmint is a favorite of cats. They'll often roll around in the plants in delight.
- Light:
- Sun,Part Sun
- Zones:
- 3-9
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Plant Height:
- 4-36 inches tall
- Plant Width:
- 12-24 inches wide
- Landscape Uses:
- Containers,Beds & Borders
- Special Features:
- Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Fragrant,Cut Flowers,Attracts Butterflies,Drought Tolerant,Deer Resistant,Easy to Grow
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Peony
Blooming at the same time, the sumptuous pink and rosy flowers of peonies make great partners for billowy catmint's lavender flowers in full sun.
LoosestrifeMats of golden creeping Jenny contrast well with low sorts of catmint, highlighting their grayish foliage, loose habit, and lavender flowers.
Bee balmIn herb and butterfly gardens, bee balm is a great companion for catmint and blooms at the same time.
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I have this plant in a very large blue container. It is the most beautiful plant in my back yard. I pick a couple branches once in awhile for my indoor cats and they love it,but i have never had any problem with the cats outdoors. Must be because it's off the ground.I am going to divide it this spring and plant it in a bed and hope it is as pretty as the one in the container. It loves water and ferilizer.
1/16/2012 10:59:11 PM Report AbuseI think this plant is beautiful and planted several in my urban garden. Unfortunately I had to pull them all back out. Beware-they are an open invitation to every nearby cat.
3/24/2011 09:55:04 AM Report AbuseAdd your comment
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