Proven Winners Cat's Pajamas Catmint
Best low maintenance perennial for vibrant, long lasting garden color.
This compact perennial is the ultimate low-maintenance workhorse for smaller gardens, delivering a massive, season-long flush of indigo blooms. While it demands very little attention, you trade a bit of wild, sprawling growth for a tidy, ball-shaped habit that keeps your borders looking sharp and pest-free all summer.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners wanting to support local ecosystems and attract beneficial insects.
- Busy individuals seeking resilient, beautiful plants for their low-water landscapes.
- Homeowners desiring continuous color and a well-behaved plant for smaller spaces.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners who prefer to deter neighborhood cats from their flower beds.
- Gardeners desiring plants that require no pruning or shaping.
- Individuals with predominantly shady garden spots looking for flowering perennials.
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
A magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the growing season.
Pest Resistance
Aromatic foliage effectively discourages browsing deer and rabbits from snacking.
Bloom Longevity
Extended flowering window provides consistent color from early summer through fall.
Maintenance Ease
Drought-tolerant nature requires minimal intervention once established in the landscape.
Space Efficiency
Compact, ball-shaped habit fits perfectly into smaller borders and containers.
Visual Impact
Indigo-blue blooms and rosy calyxes offer lasting interest beyond initial flowering.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Mature Height
12-14 inches
Mature Width
18-20 inches
Light Exposure
Full sun
Watering Needs
Low to moderate
Bloom Time
Late spring through early fall
Flower Color
Indigo Blue
Foliage
Green, aromatic
Deer Resistant
Yes
Drought Tolerant
Yes
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