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Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat'

Also Known As

  • Candy Cat Japanese Catmint

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-30"
  • W: 18"-30"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat' plant details

Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rose-purple flowers most of the summer top 18-24" well-branched stems of dark-green foliage on this drought-tolerant clump-former. S-PSh/M PPAF

Gardening facts about Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat' plant

How to Grow Nepeta subsessilis 'Candy Cat'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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