Cat's Meow nepeta
Nepeta 'Cats Meow'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size14 to 20 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Blue-purple
- Foliage color
- Green
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Cat's Meow' nepeta (Nepeta Cats Meow) is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and xeriscape. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun. It grows 14 to 20 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide. Blue-purple flowers open from early to late summer and again in early to mid autumn. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Arizona Sun blanket flower, Campfire rose, and Shirley Temple peony.