TALL TAILS CATMINT

TALL TAILS CATMINT Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

• Recommended Soil:
• Thrives in well-drained soil and readily adapts to average or even poorer soils.
• Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil conditions.
• Avoid areas that remain consistently saturated for prolonged periods.
• Excellent choice for xeriscapes and low-maintenance landscape plantings.
• Sun Exposure:
• Performs best in full sun with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Maximum sunlight encourages dense growth and abundant flowering.
• Good air circulation supports healthy foliage throughout the season.
• Ideal for open borders, prairie gardens, and sunny foundation plantings.
• Irrigation Needs:
• Water regularly during establishment to encourage a deep root system.
• Once established, it demonstrates excellent drought tolerance.
• Supplemental watering during extended dry spells helps maintain peak flowering.
• Allow soil to dry moderately between watering once mature.
• Feeding & Nutrients:
• Requires very little supplemental fertilizer in average garden soils.
• A light spring application of balanced fertilizer supports vigorous new growth.
• Compost can be incorporated annually to improve long-term soil health.
• Avoid excessive fertilization, which may reduce flowering and encourage overly lush growth.
• Pruning & Maintenance:
• Shearing lightly after the first major flush of blooms encourages repeat flowering.
• Remove spent flower stems as desired to maintain a tidy appearance.
• Cut back old stems before new spring growth begins.
• Its naturally sturdy habit requires little staking or additional support.

Family: Lamiaceae · Common Name: Catmint

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• A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
• Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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Interesting Notes About TALL TAILS CATMINT

• The Tallest of the Family: 'Tall Tails' was developed as the tallest Nepeta introduction from Walters Gardens, offering substantially more height and stronger stems than many classic catmint varieties while maintaining the same carefree nature.
• Built to Bloom Longer: Because Nepeta × faassenii is a sterile hybrid, 'Tall Tails' spends its energy producing flowers instead of seeds, resulting in an exceptionally long flowering season.
• A Favorite for Pollinator Pathways: Its nectar-rich lavender-blue flowers provide an important food source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds over an extended period when many other perennials begin slowing down.
• Why Cats Love Catmint: The fragrant oils released when the stems or leaves are bruised contain compounds similar to those found in traditional catnip, which explains why many curious cats can't resist investigating the plant.
• Strong Stems, Cleaner Gardens: Unlike older catmint selections that often spread outward after blooming, 'Tall Tails' was specifically selected for its upright, landscape-friendly framework that holds its shape beautifully throughout the season.