Intense indigo-blue flower spikes rise from the plant's base through the small, aromatic, grey-green leaves in this dwarf variety of its sibling, Nepeta 'Cat's Meow'.
With a dwarf, mounding habit, Nepeta 'Cat’s Pajamas' offers a smaller scale version of ‘Cat’s Meow’ and blooms about 2-3 weeks earlier.
The abundant, brilliant indigo-blue blooms of 'Cat’s Pyjamas' are held in rosy purple calyxes which prolong the colour display long after the petals have faded. Best of all is that the flower spikes of this dwarf Nepeta variety bloom the entire length of the stem, from ground level to above the fragrant, grey-green foliage.
The extra-long bloom time, ability to thrive in varying growing conditions, and smaller, compact mounding shape make Nepeta 'Cat’s Pajamas' a versatile addition to any landscape or outdoor space, particularly for gardeners who want a dwarf form of Nepeta 'Cat's Meow'. Include Nepeta in a herb garden with other low-water need herbs such as rosemary, thyme, sage, and oregano. 'Cat's Pajamas' makes perfect, garden bed edging along sunny, cottage-style paths. Mass-plant on a slope for good-looking, low-maintenance erosion control. Add to a rock garden for a mid or foreground focal point. Gardeners in colder regions who love the look of lavender but can't grow it in their climate find that Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow' and its siblings – 'Cat's Pyjamas' and 'Purrsian Blue' – are all excellent substitutes.
Nepeta 'Cat’s Pajamas' also looks great in pots on its own or when underplanted in large combination plantings of similarly dry tolerant plants.
Nepeta flowers best in full sun to part shade, and grows readily in most soil types, including rocky or clay soil. In fact, overfeeding stresses Nepeta and causes the stems to flop, so average to poor soils are preferred. When planting in containers, use a high-quality potting mix to ensure good drainage and do not apply additional fertiliser.
Water regularly until established. Apart from prolonged dry spells or heat waves, catmint needs little to no supplemental water.
Shearing the plant back in early springtime will promote more compact growth throughout the season. After the first flush of flowering, we recommend cutting catmint back by half to stimulate a second bloom cycle to prolong the colour display.
When Nepeta's stems are broken, they release an aroma into the air that tends to attract cats, thus its common name, Catmint.
Wear gloves & wash hands after gardening.
