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Nepeta x psfike ‘Little Trudy’ (Catmint)

Catmint

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Vigorous, drought tolerant, hardy, Catmint ‘Little Trudy’ (Nepeta x psfike) is a dwarf, compact form of catmint with a low spreading habit and a long blooming season. Its profuse purple-violet flowers are permanently displayed from late spring to late summer atop finely textured, aromatic, silvery foliage. Ideal for small gardens or containers!

  • Typically growing in bushy mounds up to 8-10 in. tall (20-25 cm) and 12-16 in. wide (30-40 cm), it is resilient to most pests and diseases, is deer or rabbit repellent, drought resistant, attracts butterflies or hummingbirds and is easy to care for.
  • A remarkably low-maintenance plant, this excellent performer is highly versatile. It can be used in many situations: at the front of mixed borders, as an edging plant, and has the perfect size for containers. Great for rock gardens too!
  • A full sun lover (tolerates some shade), it thrives in dry to medium, well-drained soils. Dry soils are welcome!
  • Shear flower spikes after flowering to encourage new blooms.

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lamiaceae
Genus Nepeta
Common names Catmint
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 8" - 10"
(20cm - 25cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" - 16"
(30cm - 40cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard
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Nepeta govaniana (Catmint)
Nepeta grandiflora ‘Dawn to Dusk’ (Catmint)
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Nepeta sibirica ‘Souvenir d’André Chaudron’ (Catmint)
Nepeta nervosa ‘Pink Cat’ (Catmint)
Nepeta x faassenii Junior Walker (Catmint)

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Achillea (Yarrow)
Coreopsis (Tickseed)
Rudbeckia hirta (Black-Eyed Susan)

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lamiaceae
Genus Nepeta
Common names Catmint
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 8" - 10"
(20cm - 25cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" - 16"
(30cm - 40cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard
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