Prelude™ Blue Catmint (Nepeta)

PERENNIAL - Bloomables®

Tall Nepeta,
Long Blooming,
Minty Fragrance

$17.99

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Description

(Japanese Catmint) Nepeta is well-loved for its flower power and deer-resistant qualities. Prelude™ Blue Nepeta is no exception. Also known as Japanese Catmint, it features silver-blue blooms that stand tall on top of sturdy stems with fragrant foliage. Each bloom is trumpet-shaped, perfect for hummingbirds to feed on. Bees and butterflies also love this plant, making it a great addition to your pollinator or butterfly garden.

Hardy in zones 4-9, this nepeta is frost-tolerant with a hardiness of -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Growing in a neat, mounded habit, it can reach a maximum height of 28-36 inches and can spread up to 24-30 inches wide. Prelude™ Blue Nepeta thrives in full sun and will grow vigorously out in the garden or landscape. It is recommended to water moderately and trim the plant back to the ground in the fall. Its flowers begin in late spring or early summer and continue through summer for a long flowering season.

Enjoy Prelude™ Blue Nepeta in the landscape, in your pollinator garden, or in containers on your patio.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much sun does Prelude™ Blue Catmint need?

Prelude™ Blue Catmint thrives in full sun, meaning six or more hours of sunlight. Its neat, mounded habit works well in sunny borders, containers, mass plantings, or as a specimen in the landscape.

How big does Prelude™ Blue Catmint get?

This taller catmint reaches about 28-36 inches high and spreads 24-30 inches wide. Its mounded growth habit gives it plenty of presence in the landscape while still making it suitable for borders and patio containers.

When does Prelude™ Blue Catmint bloom?

Prelude™ Blue Catmint flowers from late spring or early summer through summer, providing a long flowering season. Its blue-to-purple, trumpet-shaped blooms rise above fragrant foliage for lasting seasonal color in sunny garden spaces.

Does Prelude™ Blue Catmint attract pollinators?

Yes. Prelude™ Blue Catmint is bee-friendly and attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds. Its trumpet-shaped flowers are well suited for hummingbirds to feed on, while its deer- and rabbit-resistant qualities add versatility for pollinator-focused landscapes.

More Details

Botanical Name: Nepeta subsessilis 'Balneplud' PP31,901 Prelude™ Blue
Common Name: Catmint
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.)
Attracts Wings: Bee Friendly, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Bloom Time: Late Spring or Early Summer, Summer
Flower Color: Blue Shades, Purple Shades
Max Height: 2 - 3 Feet
Max Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Dried Flower, Fragrant
Design Use: Border, Container, Massing, Specimen

Gardener Tips

For general growing tips for Prelude™ Blue Catmint (Nepeta) and guidance on caring for perennials, view Garden Crossings’ How to care for Perennials page. Interested in growing tips for other plants we sell? Browse our Plant Care Tips.