Catmint Seeds — Nepeta mussinii Dwarf Blue

A Cloud of Lavender-Blue for the Front of the Border

Dwarf Blue Catmint (Nepeta mussinii) is one of the most charming and versatile perennials you can grow from seed. Forming a neat, low-growing mound of soft, aromatic grey-green foliage, it erupts in summer into a haze of small lavender-blue flower spikes that seem to float above the plant like a fragrant blue cloud. It is a classic cottage garden plant — beautiful at the front of a border, along a path edge, or spilling over a low wall — and an absolute magnet for bees and butterflies.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 💜 Beautiful lavender-blue flowers — masses of small flower spikes in a soft, hazy blue-purple, blooming prolifically through summer
• 🐝 Outstanding pollinator plant — one of the best plants you can grow for bees and butterflies
• 🌿 Aromatic grey-green foliage — soft, fragrant leaves that smell wonderful when brushed
• 🌱 Perennial — once established, returns reliably year after year
• 🌾 Drought tolerant once established — thrives in sunny, well-drained spots with minimal fuss
• 🏡 Perfect for edging — compact, mounding habit makes it ideal for path edges, border fronts, and low walls

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Catmint seeds can be slow and variable to germinate — cold stratification helps. Place seeds in a damp paper towel in the fridge for 2–4 weeks before sowing. Sow in trays in late winter or spring, pressing seeds lightly onto the surface as they need light to germinate. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle. Catmint prefers a sunny, well-drained position and is quite drought tolerant once established. Cut back hard after the first flush of flowers to encourage a second bloom later in the season. A wonderfully low-maintenance perennial that rewards with years of beautiful flowering.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 10 seeds of Dwarf Blue Catmint (Nepeta mussinii), with growing instructions included.