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Cat's Pajamas Catmint (#1 PW)
Cat's Pajamas Catmint (#1 PW)
$18.75
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72 in stock
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'
Choose Cat's Pajamas Catmint for a tidy mound of blue-purple flower spikes from late spring into fall; the tradeoff is that it is a sun-and-lean-soil plant, not one for shade or rich, wet ground.
Buy This If
- You want long-blooming blue flowers.
- Your bed runs sunny and dry.
- You want a low, tidy edger.
Skip This If
- The site is shaded.
- Your soil stays wet.
- You need height or screening.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The dense blue-purple spikes bloom for months and hold a neat, rounded shape. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It fills in fast and reblooms readily with a light shearing. |
| Maintenance | A- | It is very easy in lean, sunny soil; avoid overwatering and rich beds. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Its aromatic foliage makes it one of the more dependable deer-resistant perennials. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | Its compact, tidy mound suits edging and smaller beds. |
| Screening Value | F | It is a low border perennial, not a plant for privacy. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we lean on Cat's Pajamas for long color and deer resistance in sunny beds; shear it lightly after the first flush for a strong rebloom.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 1.25 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8b |
| Spacing | 1.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, clumping |
Customers Usually Ask
How long does it bloom?
From late spring into fall, especially with a light midseason shearing.
Does it need much water?
No; it prefers lean, dry-to-average soil and dislikes wet ground.
Do deer bother it?
Usually not; catmint is among the more deer-resistant perennials.
Why Choose Perennials for Your Garden?
- Return Year After Year: Perennials come back each season, reducing replanting costs while increasing garden maturity
- Extended Seasonal Interest: With proper selection, you can enjoy continuous blooms from spring through fall.
- Low Long-Term Maintenance: Once established, many perennials require minimal upkeep and become more resilient over time.
The Pro Growers of New England Advantage — Perennials
Perennials bring dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape year after year. At Pro Growers of New England, our perennials are grown locally and selected for reliable performance in New England’s soil, temperature swings, and growing conditions.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-41127