Nepeta × faassenii, commonly known as Catmint or Faassen's Catmint, is a wonderfully reliable hardy perennial prized for its long season of soft, lavender-blue flower spikes and aromatic grey-green foliage. A recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, this classic cottage-garden plant produces masses of delicate blooms from late spring right through to early autumn, providing months of colour and interest in the garden.

This set of three established plants is ideal for creating a stunning drift of colour along a border edge, pathway or raised bed. Catmint is exceptionally easy to grow and thrives in a range of conditions, making it a superb choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Once established, it is notably drought-tolerant and performs well even in poor, dry soils where many other perennials may struggle.

The softly textured, aromatic foliage is naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, while the nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects throughout the flowering season. A light trim after the first flush of flowers will encourage a fresh wave of blooms well into autumn.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 × Nepeta × faassenii (Catmint) plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Nepeta × faassenii


• Common Names: Catmint, Faassen's Catmint


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 30–45 cm × 30–45 cm


• Growth Habit: Low, Mound-Forming Spreading Perennial


• Perfect for: Border Edging, Pathways, Gravel Gardens, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Ground Cover


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Autumn (May–September)


• Flower Colour: Soft Lavender-Blue


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained; Tolerates Poor, Dry and Sandy Soils


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinating Insects


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Aromatic, Soft Grey-Green Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• RHS Award of Garden Merit: Yes


• Special Features: Drought Tolerant Once Established, Deer & Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, well-drained position for the best flowering display.


• Space plants approximately 30–40 cm apart to allow for natural spreading.


• Water regularly after planting until established; once settled, catmint is very drought tolerant.


• Cut back after the first flush of flowers to encourage a second wave of blooms in late summer.


• Tidy up old growth in early spring to make way for fresh new foliage.

Notes: This listing is for a set of three Nepeta × faassenii plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot as established, ready-to-plant specimens.