The Blue Wonder Catmint! Although it has many other names, this plant is truly a spectacular embodiment of nature’s beauty! Its bluish-purple appearance never fails to take the world of botany by storm.
Let’s delve deeper into the maintenance, planting specifics, and other details about this beautiful plant.
Getting to Know the Nepeta Racemosa (Blue Wonder Catmint)
Also known as the Nepeta Racemosa, the Catmint is a wonderful mounding dwarf plant that’s gained vast popularity because of its striking appearance and unique attributes.
This perennial plant has continuous dark blue blooms and short spikes that stand above aromatic gray-green foliage. These blooms usually show up in late spring and last till fall.
It’s also highly drought tolerant, which means it can thrive in dry conditions. However, like all plants, you’ll have to opt for good-quality and well-drained soil. Your Catmint will love it!
When it comes to sunlight, the Blue Wonder is classified as a full sun to light shade plant. This means it’s highly resistant to the scorching heat and thrives well in summer. But if the temperature drops, you can rest assured that your plant will do just as well.
Why Are Catmints So Fabulous?
Upon reading the aforementioned attributes, it’s easy to see why this plant has so many fans. However, they don’t even begin to explain the thrill of having a catmint around!
They’re Versatile
A notable trait that differentiates this plant from the masses is its versatility.
A dwarf plant is, as the name suggests, one that’s way smaller than any other plant. The Blue Wonder, for example, has a height that can range from a modest 9 inches to 2 feet tall and spreads outwards and covers an area of 1 to 2 feet wide.
This means gardeners can easily use them on the perennial borders or to fill in the edges and gaps in their gardens. If you’re not a gardener, don’t worry. The beautiful flowers of this perennial plant can instantly freshen the air in your bed room.
They’re Low-Maintenance
Another great thing about this plant is it’s low-maintenance nature. Their resilience makes them easy to care for and accommodate in a garden.
So, whether you’re a novice, amateur, or expert gardener, this botanic beauty should be easy to deal with.
They Add Life to Your Gardenscape
Last but not the least, gardeners love this plant because it helps them bring a lively and dynamic aspect to their areas. These perennial flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies that add a certain colorful charm to your place.
They’re Pest Resistant
Pests can come in all shapes and sizes. Thankfully, Nepeta Racemosas don’t usually attract them. This includes deer, slugs, and other pesky little insects you wouldn’t want hanging around in your garden.
They Smell Great!
Adding a Blue Catmint in your garden could be a superb idea partly because of its wonderful fragrance.
With a smell similar to catnip, the mere action of brushing against one of this plant’s flowers let alone crushing it could fill the air with a strong pleasant smell that cats absolutely love!
How to Care for Your Plant
Caring for a Catmint is pretty straightforward and quite easy. However, like every other plant and living being, it’s crucial to fulfill their needs. Here are a couple of things you must keep in mind whenever you have a plant like the Catmint at home.
Watering Needs
As I’ve already mentioned, this plant tends to appreciate and thrive in dry conditions. This is why gardeners don’t need to keep watering them. But whenever they do, a simple splash should suffice.
Here’s a tip! If you’re unsure about whether your plant needs water, stick your finger into the soil and see if your fingertip is wet. If it is, it’s clearly time to start watering your Cat mint.
Trimming Needs
To promote re-blooming of your Catmint, it’s crucial that you keep trimming off spent flowers. These not only take ample space but also prevent your blue flowers from reaching its true potential.
Soil Drainage Needs
Other than this, it’s important to take necessary measures to provide adequate drainage of water from the soil.
If you wish to determine how well-drained your soil is, try digging a hole, filling it with water, and seeing if the water drains out. If it doesn’t, mix in some sand or compost to enable a better water flow.
Get Ready to Add Some Magic to Your Garden!
We’ve finally reached the end of this in-depth overview of the Nepeta Racemosa plant. Remember that for a plant to grow, you must enlighten yourself about its specific needs and provide for them accordingly.
Regardless of whether you’ve chosen a container or the edges of your garden as a growing zone, this lavender blue flower should liven up your area and turn it into a fabulous floral wonderland.