SylvesterBlue™ Catmint Blooming
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SylvesterBlue™ Catmint

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$38.49
This product does not ship to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 12 - 15 Inches
  • Mature Spread 24 - 30 Inches
  • Growing Zones 3 - 8
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

Widely grown for its low-maintenance needs and long blooming season, Catmint has been a popular garden perennial for generations. The newly introduced SylvesterBlue™ Catmint really is a showstopper though. It produces low, dense, strong branches that hold large blue flowers appearing from early summer until fall. Known botanically as Nepeta faassenii 'SylvesterBlue', this catmint is a showy, reliable performer in the garden.

The SylvesterBlue™ Catmint is ideal for cultivating in both rural and urban locations as it is both deer and rabbit resistant. As a hardy perennial, SylvesterBlue™ is suitable for growing in zones 3 through 8 and will even tolerate drought-like conditions once established. Loved by bees when in bloom, this catmint is bound to attract pollinators into the garden. With its low and spreading form, this Nepeta is perfect for growing in a dry border or for lining a path.

SylvesterBlue™ Catmint Care

For this SylvesterBlue™ Catmint to thrive, it should be grown in a spot where it will receive as much sun as possible. It also requires free-draining soil as it is known to struggle in overly wet or saturated soil. Catmints prefer lean soil and thus generally have no need for any extra fertilization. Even though Nepeta is drought tolerant, it will need frequent watering to help it establish for the first season at least. 

Pruning this catmint by half once the first flush of flowers has faded will help keep this plant compact and encourage a second flush later in the year. In late fall or early spring, it can be pruned back to 4-6 inches above soil level to encourage new growth to appear in spring. SylvesterBlue™ Catmint is perfect for growing in a container; however, when winter beckons any pot-grown plants should be placed out of the cold rains to prevent their roots from sitting in water.  

SylvesterBlue™ Catmint Spacing

Over time, SylvesterBlue™ Catmint can reach a maximum size of 12-15 inches high by 24-30 inches wide. When grown en masse, this catmint can be planted with a spacing of roughly 20 - 24 inches apart. 

SylvesterBlue™ Catmint Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 12 - 15 Inches
Mature Spread: 24 - 30 Inches
Spacing: 20 - 24 Inches
Habit: Mounded, Upright
Flower Color(s): Blue, Purple
Flower Description: Lavender-Blue
Bloom Period: Late Spring To Frost
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Grey-Green
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Watering: Low
Resists: Deer, Rabbit, Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Mass Planting
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance
Brand: Bloomin Easy
Common Name: SylvesterBlue™ Catmint
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Nepeta faassenii 'SylvesterBlue'
SKU:
1231014971-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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.