Product Description

Overview

Blue Catmint Seeds grow into lush, aromatic perennial plants covered with soft blue-purple flower spikes and silvery-green foliage. Commonly known as Nepeta, Catmint is loved for its calming fragrance, extended blooming season, and exceptional attraction to pollinators. Perfect for borders, pathways, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and patio containers, Blue Catmint delivers gentle color, soothing scent, and effortless garden charm year after year.

Features

Premium-quality, non-GMO Blue Catmint Seeds
Produces fragrant blue-purple flower spikes
Ideal for garden beds, borders, pots, and cottage gardens
Strong germination with spreading, bushy perennial growth
Long blooming season from spring through autumn
Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinators
Excellent drought and heat tolerance once established
Low-maintenance and beginner-friendly perennial flower

Specifications

Plant Type: Perennial
Common Name: Blue Catmint, Nepeta
Scientific Name: Nepeta faassenii / Nepeta spp.
Variety: Blue Flowering Type
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Heirloom: Yes
Growth Season: Spring–summer to autumn
USDA Zones: 4–9
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile garden soil
Bloom Time: Late spring to early autumn
Plant Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Watering: Low to moderate (drought tolerant once established)

Planting Guide

Sowing Method: Start indoors or direct sow outdoors
Seed Preparation: Light cold stratification for 1–2 weeks improves germination
Sowing Depth: 1/8 inch deep
Germination Time: 10–20 days
Ideal Temperature: 16–24°C
Transplanting: Transplant when seedlings are strong and well-rooted