Fragrant Perennial Catmint for Vibrant Gardens

Nepeta Blue Wonder, commonly known as Catmint, is a highly fragrant ornamental perennial that brings a multitude of desirable features to your garden. This fast-growing variety produces bountiful blueish-purple blooms atop 12-18″ spikes, offering an extended bloom time from late spring through early fall. Originating from the Nepeta genus, Blue Wonder catmint has been cultivated for its aromatic foliage and attractive flowers, making it a popular choice among gardeners for decades.

Blue Wonder catmint excels as a versatile landscaping plant, perfect for borders, ground cover, edging, rock gardens, and natural landscapes. Its compact, mounding growth habit and drought tolerance make it an excellent low-maintenance option for various garden styles. The plant’s mint-like scent serves as a natural deterrent for deer and rabbits, while simultaneously attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators to your garden.

This hardy perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade conditions and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, and loam. Blue Wonder catmint typically reaches a height of 12-18 inches with a spread of 18-24 inches, forming dense clumps of aromatic, gray-green foliage. Its fast growth rate and ability to self-seed make it an excellent choice for quickly establishing beautiful, low-maintenance garden areas.

Growing Success Tips:

• Plant in well-draining soil with full sun to partial shade exposure
• Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation
• Prune back after the first bloom to encourage a second flush of flowers
• Divide plants every 3-4 years to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding

Blue Wonder catmint offers exceptional value for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, high-impact perennial. Its combination of attractive blooms, fragrant foliage, and beneficial properties make it a standout choice for any garden setting. For best results, apply a light layer of compost around the plant base each spring to promote healthy growth and abundant blooming.

Product Features

• Fragrant gray-green foliage
• Blueish-purple flowers on 12-18″ spikes
• Fast-growing, mounding habit
• Drought, disease, and pest-resistant

Growing Information

• Hardiness zones: 3-8
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Water needs: Low to average
• Soil pH: Acid, neutral, or alkaline
• Maintenance: Low

Key Benefits

• Attracts pollinators while deterring pests
• Long-blooming period for extended garden interest
• Versatile for various landscape applications
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance