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Blue Wonder Catmint

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Compact Mounded Habit
Pollinator Friendly

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Blue Wonder Catmint

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Blue Wonder Catmint

Blue Wonder Catmint is a compact, long-blooming perennial known for its soft blue-violet flowers and aromatic gray-green foliage. It provides reliable color, pollinator support, and a tidy habit, making it an excellent choice for sunny garden spaces.

General Information:

Botanical Name: Nepeta racemosa ‘Blue Wonder’
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Mature Height: 10–12 inches
Mature Spread: 12–18 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Flowering and Flower Color: Late spring through summer; soft blue to lavender-purple flower spikes

Geographic Guidance:

Performs well in a wide range of temperate climates, including the Northeast US, Midwest, and other regions with warm summers and well-drained soils.

Why Choose This Plant?

Consider Blue Wonder Catmint for consistent color and easy-care performance in sunny gardens.

Long-lasting blooms: Provides continuous color from late spring into summer
Compact growth habit: Ideal for edging, borders, and small garden spaces
Pollinator-friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
Drought-tolerant: Thrives in dry conditions once established
Deer-resistant foliage: Aromatic leaves help deter browsing

Complete Care & Growing Guide

Light Requirements
Thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade. Full sun encourages the best flowering and compact growth.

Soil
Prefers well-drained soil; performs well in average to sandy soils and tolerates poor soil conditions.

Watering
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, it requires minimal watering and is highly drought-tolerant.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Blue Wonder Catmint in full sun to light afternoon shade with well-drained soil. Set the crown level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, and water thoroughly after planting to settle the roots.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, Blue Wonder Catmint performs well with average moisture and handles short dry periods best in soil that drains freely.

3. Pruning: Shear spent flower stems after the first bloom flush to encourage a tidier mound and possible rebloom. Cut old stems back near the ground in late fall or early spring before new growth begins.

4. Spacing: Space plants about 15 to 24 inches apart, depending on the desired fullness. Closer spacing creates a soft edging effect, while wider spacing allows each mound to show individually.

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FAQs

How much sun does Blue Wonder Catmint need?
Blue Wonder Catmint grows best in full sun, though it can handle light afternoon shade. More sun generally supports stronger flowering, denser growth, and the best overall garden performance.
When does Blue Wonder Catmint bloom?
Blue Wonder Catmint typically blooms from late spring into summer. Trimming spent flower spikes after the first flush can refresh the plant and may encourage additional flowering.
Where should I use Blue Wonder Catmint in the landscape?
Use Blue Wonder Catmint along walkways, at the front of sunny borders, in cottage gardens, rock gardens, pollinator beds, or mass plantings where compact, aromatic color is desired.

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Flowering
Full Sun
Lush Foliage

Bloom Time	Early Summer
Family	Lamiaceae
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Maintenance	Low
Max. Hardiness Zone	8
Mature Height	Small: Up to 2 ft
Min. Hardiness Zone	3
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Size	#2 Container
Flower Color	Blue/Purple

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Growing Zones 3-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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