catmint
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Lavender-blue Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Catmint plants should be watered when the top few inches of soil become dry to the touch. However, be careful not to overwater as this can cause root rot. Depending on the light levels, temperature, and soil type, catmint should be watered approximately once a week with approximately 1 inch of water. Be sure to allow the water to soak in to the soil and not sit in any puddles on the surface of the soil.
sunlight
Catmint (Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas') is a sun-loving plant and typically needs about 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. During the summer months, the plant should be given maximum exposure to direct sunlight. However, in particularly warm and sunny areas, the plant should be given some midday shade to keep it from becoming overly exposed to intense light. During the winter months, full sun exposure will help the plant stay healthy. It is important to note that all plants react differently to light and temperature, so it is important to pay attention to the particular needs of your catmint plant.
pruning
Catmint (Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas') should be pruned in late spring to early summer, after the last of the spring flowering, and once again in late summer or early fall. Amount to prune can vary, however generally prune around 1/3 to 1/2 of the stems. Remove dead, diseased or damaged stems, as well as any that are excessively leggy. Provide nice air circulation by cutting back all of the stems to the same height. Pruning encourages the plant to grow larger and fuller, and produce more blooms.
