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Nepeta x faassenii 'Cat's Meow' (Garden catmint 'Cat's Meow')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Nepeta x faassenii 'Cat's Meow'
Other names
Garden catmint 'Cat's Meow', Faassen's catmint 'Cat's Meow', Mirrinminttu 'Cat's Meow', Nepeta faassenii 'Cat's Meow'
Genus
Nepeta Nepeta
Variety or Cultivar
'Cat's Meow' _ 'Cat's Meow' is a compact, mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with small, hairy, aromatic, toothed, grey-green leaves and, from early summer to early autumn, numerous, erect spikes of violet-blue flowers with purple calyces.
Nepeta x faassenii 'Cat's Meow' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
The leaves have a sweet aromatic fragrance when crushed.
Habit
Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
Flower
Violet, Blue in Summer; Violet, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leafhoppers Leafhoppers
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back flowering to maintain a compact shape and to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Propagation methods
Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Nepeta x faassenii 'Cat's Meow' (Garden catmint 'Cat's Meow') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Garden edging, Gravel, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Nepeta x faassenii 'Cat's Meow'
Other names
Garden catmint 'Cat's Meow', Faassen's catmint 'Cat's Meow', Mirrinminttu 'Cat's Meow', Nepeta faassenii 'Cat's Meow'
Genus
Nepeta Nepeta
Variety or Cultivar
'Cat's Meow' _ 'Cat's Meow' is a compact, mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with small, hairy, aromatic, toothed, grey-green leaves and, from early summer to early autumn, numerous, erect spikes of violet-blue flowers with purple calyces.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
The leaves have a sweet aromatic fragrance when crushed.
Habit
Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Violet, Blue in Summer; Violet, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back flowering to maintain a compact shape and to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Propagation methods
Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Nepeta x faassenii 'Cat's Meow' (Garden catmint 'Cat's Meow') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Garden edging, Gravel, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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