Nepeta subsessilis 'Cool Cat'

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Japanese Catmint

Have you ever heard of catnip? This plant is a type of catnip, although how much your cat may like catnip appears to vary.

Cool Cat catmint is a clump-forming perennial that grows to a height of 30 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In early to mid-summer it produces showy, fragrant, lavender-pink blooms that are very popular with bees and other pollinators. If the dead flowers are removed it will rebloom in the fall. It is resistant to deer. Because of its clumping growth habit it is suitable for cottage gardens and perennial borders. It will self-seed however so care should be take when planting near open or nature areas. Cut back in early spring to encourage new growth.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Lavender
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Groundcover
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8