- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 28 - 36 Inches
- Mature Spread 28 - 36 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
These fragrant, upright blue blooms upon a long stem are a valued feature of the Prelude Blue Japanese Catmint. Stem length provides for a diverse cut flower, a useful addition to bouquets and floral arrangements. Perennial in nature, these blooms begin in the spring and continue through summer. Subtle, but maintaining an upright blue pop of color, this perennial is a useful addition in landscapes, along borders and fencing.
The Prelude Blue Japanese Catmint is hardy in zones five through nine. This perennial typically grows densely upright. It is extremely friendly to the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It is fragrant, and it makes a versatile addition to the garden that’s low maintenance, but can still be used in bouquets or as a colorful filler. This perennial is also pest and disease resistant, to add to its list of positive attributes.
Prelude Blue Japanese Catmint Plant Care
Prelude Blue Japanese Catmint prefers full sun. While it should be placed in full sun, it does prefer moist, well drained soil. This can be difficult to maintain if planted within a container. Extra attention should be paid to maintain the health of this blooming perennial if prolonged dry periods are observed, especially in a container, though it is mildly forgiving of a drought.
If repeat blooming is desired, this plant should be pruned back halfway through its blooming time. It can be pruned all the way back after the last freeze.
Prelude Blue Japanese Catmint Plant Spacing
This is a tall perennial. It can reach 28 to 36 inches in height, and should be spaced 24 to 30 inches apart. It will grow densely outward, but upright in nature.
Prelude™ Blue Japanese Catmint Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
Plant Type: Perennials |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 28 - 36 Inches |
Mature Spread: 24 - 30 Inches |
Spacing: 24 - 30 Inches |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Blue |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Erosion Control, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
Brand: |
Common Name: Prelude™ Blue Japanese Catmint |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: NEPETA `BLUE PRELUDE` |
- SKU:
- 1231014221-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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