🌿 Catmint
Nepeta x faassenii
ornamentals
herbaceous perennial
Lamiaceae
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
low
🗺️ Zones
3-8
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-8.0
🪴 Soil Type
adaptable
🚿 Drainage
well-drained
📏 Spacing
18-24 in
📐 Height
1-2ft
⏱️ Maturity
1 year
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (10)
Good companion.
Catmint at peony's feet hides dying foliage after bloom.
🤝 Classic
Classic pairing , catmint cascades over rose bed edges while repelling aphids.
Good companion.
🤝 Matching
Matching purple-blue tones. Similar culture.
🤝 Ornamental
Ornamental onion globes above catmint waves.
Good companion.
🤝 Purple
Purple harmony. Mediterranean dry-garden partners.
Good companion.
Good companion.
⚠️ Keep Apart (1)
⚠️ Catmint declines in wet soil.
Incompatible.
📝 Growing Notes
Shear after first bloom for repeat flowering. Drought-tolerant. Deer and rabbit resistant. Excellent edging.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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