'Lemon Purrfection' Catmint (Nepeta hybrid) | Proven Winners® New Variety 2026

Introducing 'Lemon Purrfection' Catmint – the vibrant, citrus-scented addition your garden has been waiting for! This charming perennial combines the refreshing aroma of lemon with the irresistible allure of classic catmint, creating a delightful haven for both humans and felines. Watch as the bees and butterflies dance around its fragrant leaves while also deterring both deer and rabbits. With its striking green foliage and cheerful, lemony scent, 'Lemon Purrfection' adds a burst of color and personality to any garden. Perfect for adding a playful touch to your outdoor space, this hardy plant brings both beauty and fun, naturally!

• 10-12 inches tall and 16-18 inches wide at maturity
• Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
• Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Space plants 16-18 inches apart for best results
• Produces fragrant indigo blue flowers from early summer to early fall
• Maintains golden yellow-green foliage spring through summer
• Great for borders, containers, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, landscapes and mass planting
• Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds and resists deer and rabbits
• Long blooming, heat tolerant, drought tolerant

Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant food in spring and mid-summer. Shearing the plant back in the springtime will promote more compact growth. In addition, cutting plants back by half after their first bloom tends to stimulate a second bloom cycle.

Shipping Info:

• Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
• Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
  • Quart perennials are 5-8" tall at shipment 
  • 0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-12" tall at shipment 
  • 1 Gallon perennials are 6-24" tall at shipment
• Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom