Little Trudy Catmint
Nepeta 'Little Trudy'
SKU: TL-neplitru-1
USDA Zone:
4 to 9
Watering Needs:
Let dry between waterings
Sun Needs:
Full sun
Small but mighty, ‘Little Trudy’ Catmint is a compact, floriferous powerhouse that blooms from late spring to fall, filling gardens with soft lavender-purple flower spikes that flutter in the breeze. Beneath the blooms, silvery-green, aromatic foliage forms a neat, mounded shape, staying tidy at just 8-10 inches tall and spreading 12-16 inches wide. Unlike sprawling catmints, ‘Little Trudy’ keeps its shape beautifully, making it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds flock to the flowers, while deer and rabbits steer clear. Heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and resilient—this is the ultimate low-maintenance perennial for effortless color and texture.
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Size : Quart$16.99
Average Landscape Size:
Height - 8 in. - 12 in. , Width - 12 in. - 16 in.
Flowering Season:
Spring to Fall
Landscape Use:
Rock Garden, Ground Cover, Border
Special Features:
Drought Tolerant, Easy Care, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
| Size | Quart |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Growth Habit | Mound |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Flower Color | Lavender-Purple |
Watering Needs:
Let dry between waterings
- Light: Thrives in full sun (6+ hours daily); tolerates light shade, but blooms best with more sun.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soil; thrives in poor conditions but dislikes soggy ground.
- Watering:
- New Plants: Keep soil lightly moist until established.
- Established Plants: Drought-tolerant; water sparingly, only in extended dry spells.
- Fertilization: Skip the fertilizer—too much will make it leggy.
- Maintenance:
- Shear lightly after the first bloom to encourage a second flush of flowers.
- Trim back in early spring to refresh the plant.
- Leave some seed heads for winter interest and bird food.
- Pest & Disease Resistance:
- Highly resistant to pests and diseases.
- Deer and rabbits leave it alone.
- Hardiness: Thrives in USDA zones 4-9—handles cold, heat, and poor soil like a champ.
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