Proven Winners? Cat's Meow Nepeta - Nepeta

Proven Winners® Cat's Meow Nepeta (Nepeta)

Looking for a resilient flowering perennial that delivers months of continuous color with minimal fuss? Proven Winners® Cat's Meow Nepeta is a nationally recognized variety that combines soft lavender-blue flowers with silvery foliage and exceptional hardiness. When you buy Proven Winners® Cat's Meow Nepeta online, you're investing in a proven performer that thrives in challenging conditions while attracting pollinators and resisting browsing wildlife.

Landscaping Uses

This compact, mounding perennial excels in sunny borders, rock gardens, container displays, and mixed planting beds. Its tidy, naturally dense form makes it ideal for edging pathways or anchoring the middle layer of tiered garden designs. Pair it with ornamental grasses, silver-foliaged companions, or complementary perennials for a stunning pollinator-friendly landscape that requires virtually no deadheading or shaping.

Specifications

Height: 18–24 inches
Width: 18–24 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Water: Drought-tolerant once established; moderate during growing season
Soil: Well-draining
USDA Zones: 4–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Long blooming season from early summer through fall with no deadheading required
• Naturally compact, neat appearance that holds its shape without pruning
• Cold-hardy and drought-resilient, thriving in hot, dry conditions
• Beloved by butterflies and hummingbirds while remaining unappealing to deer and rabbits

Planting & Care

Select a full-sun location with well-draining soil and dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball at the same depth. Position the plant so the soil line matches the surrounding grade, backfill gently, and water thoroughly to settle the soil. During the establishment phase, maintain consistent moisture, then allow the soil to dry between waterings as the plant matures. Once established, water deeply once weekly during extended heat, and apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring only—this variety thrives on minimal feeding.