Perennial – ‘Lemon Purrfection’ Catmint

‘Lemon Purrfection’ Catmint 

Botanical name: nepeta hybrid ‘lemon purrfection’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 12-18 inches in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-8 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-3 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green/yellow 

Flower color: purple 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: cut back no more than 4 inches in the early spring, lightly prune when blooms have faded 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: pollinator garden, borders/edging, mass planting

Special features: attracts pollinators, deer resistant, long-lasting blooms, fragrant foliage and blooms, drought tolerant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a water-soluble  general all purpose fertilizer in the spring before the plant begins to bloom

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: meadow sage, yarrow, coreopsis 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no