Q: How long does Catmint bloom?
A: It has an exceptionally long bloom season, beginning in late spring and continuing through summer and often into early fall, providing months of soft, airy color.

Q: How large does Catmint get?
A: It forms a dense, mounding clump, typically reaching 1-2 feet in height and spreading 2-3 feet wide.

Q: How much sun does it need for the best flowering?
A: For the most abundant flower display and compact growth, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). It will tolerate partial shade but will be less compact and flower less.

Q: Is Catmint invasive like some other mints?
A: No, Nepeta faassenii is a sterile hybrid that does not produce viable seeds and is not aggressively spreading by runners. It forms a tidy, well-behaved clump that will not take over the garden.

Q: How much water does it need?
A: Once established, it is highly drought and heat tolerant. Water regularly during its first year. After that, it requires little to no supplemental water. It thrives in well-drained soils and does not like wet feet.

Q: Does catmint attract cats?
A: While catnip (Nepeta cataria) is famous for attracting cats, Nepeta faassenii (Catmint) has a much weaker effect on felines. Some cats may show mild interest, but most are not strongly attracted to it.

Q: When should I prune it?
A: To encourage a second flush of blooms, shear back the spent flower spikes by about one-third after the first major bloom flush in midsummer. In late winter or early spring, cut back old foliage to the ground to make way for fresh growth.