Nepeta – ‘Cat’s Meow’

Garden Height
17 - 20
Spacing
12 - 18
Spread
12 - 18
Habit
Mounded
Container Role
Filler
Flower Size
Medium
Flower Colors
Blue, Purple
Light Level
Sun
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Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Resists: Deer

Continuous Re-Bloom

Drought Tolerant

Fragrant Foliage

Heat Tolerant

Maintenance Notes
Prefers full sun and average, well-drained soil of low to average moisture. Plants respond well to shearing to promote rebloom.

Uses Notes

Great in landscapes and containers.

Maintenance Category Easy

Water Category Average

Bloom Time

Flower Form Container, Landscape

Soil Fertility Average Soil

pH B - pH 5.8 - 6.2

EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9

Fertilization 150 - 200

Light Requirements High

Water Requirements Moderate to Moist

Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit

Growing On Temperature 55 - 65° Fahrenheit

Holding Temperature 40 - 50° Fahrenheit

Planting and Timing Information

Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP.

Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 4-5
6" and Gallon Pot : 5-6
7-9" Pot : 6-7
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot :

Pinching and Growth Regulators

Pinch at planting time and as needed to shape.

Pest and Disease Management

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.

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