{"product_id":"nepeta-cats-meow-catmint-premium-quart","title":"Nepeta 'Cat's Meow' Catmint  - Premium Quart","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNepeta 'Cat's Meow' - The No-Flop Catmint That Won Perennial of the Year\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYOUR CATMINT FRUSTRATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e You love the idea of catmint—long-blooming, drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly—but you're tired of varieties that flop over after rain, look messy by midsummer, or require constant staking and deadheading to stay presentable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYOUR NO-FLOP SOLUTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepeta 'Cat's Meow' is the 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year and the breakthrough catmint that finally solves the flopping problem. This award-winning variety maintains a neat, rounded form throughout the entire season WITHOUT flopping, even after heavy rain. With vibrant sky-blue flowers from early summer through fall, aromatic gray-green foliage, and a tidy 17-20 inch height, this is the catmint that stays beautiful all season with zero staking. It's drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, attracts pollinators like crazy, and requires minimal maintenance. This is the perennial that finally delivers on the catmint promise—effortless beauty that lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #e3f2fd; border: 3px solid #1976D2; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1976d2; margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePREMIUM QUART PLANTS: 2ND DAY AIR SHIPPING INCLUDED!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eFast, Safe Delivery Guaranteed!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause quart-sized plants are more delicate during shipping, \u003cstrong\u003ewe ship them via 2nd day air\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick, safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrives in 2 days\u003c\/strong\u003e - Less time in transit means healthier, less-stressed plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e - protects plants from extreme weather exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter survival rate\u003c\/strong\u003e - Quick delivery means your plant arrives fresh and ready to thrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium 2nd day air included\u003c\/strong\u003e - Professional shipping service included in your purchase price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePremium quart size means you get an established plant that's ready to bloom this season!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #ff8c00; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; text-align: center; background-color: #fff3e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPGRADE: Proven Winners® Premium 1 Gallon — Landscape Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eFully finished, field-grown specimen — plant it today, enjoy blooms immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eLarger root system, faster establishment, and the same quality stock professional landscapers specify for instant results. 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Add in vibrant sky-blue flowers from early summer through fall, aromatic foliage, drought tolerance, deer resistance, and pollinator attraction, and you have the perfect low-maintenance perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Needs This No-Flop Catmint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrustrated Catmint Growers:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you've tried catmints before and been disappointed by flopping, sprawling plants that look messy by midsummer, Cat's Meow is your redemption. The sturdy, upright habit stays neat all season—no staking, no tying, no frustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Maintenance Gardeners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established, deer-resistant, no deadheading required, and that no-flop habit means you plant it once and enjoy years of effortless beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Gardeners:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vibrant sky-blue flowers provide nectar from early summer through fall, creating a continuous buffet that keeps your garden alive with pollinator activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorder Designers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The neat, rounded form creates consistent structure, and the sky-blue blooms provide months of color without the chaos of flopping stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Cat's Meow Exceptional\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Perennial Plant of the Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Award-winning performance recognized by industry experts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO-FLOP habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains neat, rounded, upright form all season—no staking needed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant sky-blue flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stunning color from early summer through fall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended bloom season:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 months of continuous color\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, tidy size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17-20 inches tall, 24-36 inches wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun and dry conditions once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer and rabbit resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic foliage naturally deters wildlife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProven Winners® quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superior genetics and performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Plant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepeta x 'Cat's Meow'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proven Winners®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17-20 inches tall x 24-36 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer through fall (continuous reblooming)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant sky-blue to dark blue-purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes - subtle minty scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average during establishment; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Suitable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple Growing Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny spot (6+ hours of sun) with well-drained soil. 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