06/10/2026
Plant of the Week: Cat’s Pajamas® Nepeta 💜
If you're looking for a tough, colorful perennial that blooms for months, Cat’s Pajamas® Nepeta is hard to beat! This compact catmint produces deep indigo-blue flowers from the soil line all the way to the tips of its stems, creating an incredible display of color from late spring through summer.
Its fragrant gray-green foliage adds texture to the landscape, while the long-lasting blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Once established, Cat’s Pajamas® is drought tolerant, deer resistant, and incredibly easy to care for.
✨ Why We Love It:
• Long-lasting blue-purple blooms
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
• Compact, tidy growth habit
• Fragrant foliage
• Drought tolerant once established
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Perfect for borders, edging, and mass plantings
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Size: 12–14" tall x 18–20" wide
Bloom Time: Late Spring through Summer
Hardiness Zone: 3–8
A low-maintenance perennial that delivers months of vibrant color while supporting pollinators, making it a must-have for sunny gardens and landscape beds! 💜🌿