Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas' is a unique catmint selection with variegated foliage edged in cream and topped by lavender blue flowers. It provides both color and scent, ideal for sunlit borders and pollinator gardens.
Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 24 - 30 in
Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, moderately fertile soils
Watering Needs: Low to moderate
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
Not native to North America. A garden hybrid of Nepeta with ornamental foliage and traditional pollinator appeal.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Frequented by Painted Ladies and Sulphurs for nectar.
Bees
- Attracts bumblebees and honeybees to its aromatic blooms.
Beneficial Insects
- Supports hoverflies and small predatory insects with its dense foliage.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow variegated leaves to display fully.
Landscape Placement
- Perfect for sunny borders, containers, and edging where foliage contrast shines.
Companion Plants
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Complements with fragrance and matching flower color.
- Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage) - Provides vertical interest and similar seasonal appeal.
- Coreopsis verticillata (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Offers fine texture and sunny blooms to balance foliage color.
- Heuchera 'Silver Gumdrop' - Mirrors variegation and adds shade if planted in partial sun.
- Nepeta 'Walker's Low' - Continues theme of fragrance and soft texture.