Key Features

• Growth Habit:
  • Compact, mounding perennial
  • Typically grows 12–18 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide
  • Dense, rounded growth habit with colorful foliage
• Bloom Color:
  • Lavender-blue flower spikes
• Fragrance:
  • Aromatic minty-herbal scented foliage
• Wildlife Attraction & Pest Resistance:
  • Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
  • Deer resistant
  • Rabbit resistant
  • Generally resistant to pests and diseases
• Planting Zones: USDA Zones 3–8
• Sun Preferences:
  • Full sun to light partial shade
  • Best foliage color and flowering occur in full sun
• Drought Tolerance:
  • High once established

Planting Instructions (From a 3.5" Pot into the Ground)

1. Choose the Location

• Select a sunny location with well-drained soil.
• Ideal for borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, edging, and containers.

2. Prepare the Soil

• Loosen soil 8–10 inches deep.
• Add compost if needed, though Catmint adapts well to average garden soils.

3. Dig the Hole

• Dig a hole twice as wide as the 3.5" pot and equal depth.

4. Remove from Pot

• Carefully remove the plant and gently loosen any circling roots.

5. Plant

• Position the root ball level with the surrounding soil surface.
• Backfill with soil and firm gently around the roots.

6. Water Thoroughly

• Water deeply after planting.
• Keep soil moderately moist during the establishment period.

7. Mulch

• Apply a light layer of mulch around the plant to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

8. Spacing

• Space plants 18–24 inches apart to allow for mature growth and airflow.

Seasonal Care & Maintenance

• Shear lightly after the first flush of blooms to encourage reblooming.
• Water occasionally during prolonged drought periods.
• Cut plants back in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
• Divide mature clumps every few years if desired to maintain vigor.

‘Chartreuse on the Loose’ Catmint offers a unique combination of bright chartreuse foliage and soft lavender-blue flowers, creating eye-catching contrast throughout the growing season. Its long bloom period, pollinator-friendly nature, drought tolerance, and low-maintenance habit make it a standout addition to sunny perennial gardens and landscape borders.