Nepeta 'Kit Kat' is a compact cultivar forming mounded clusters of aromatic foliage and light blue flowers. It stays tidy and blooms long, making it perfect for edging containers and or small borders. Height & Spread: 8 - 12 in x 12 - 18 in Bloom Time: Early summer to fall Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun Soil Preference: Well drained soil; tolerant of lean and average fertility Watering Needs: Low; suited to drought once established Deer Resistance: High Native Status Garden hybrid of Eurasian Nepeta species; widely used in wildlife gardens for fragrance and continuous bloom. Wildlife & Insects Butterflies Attractive to small butterflies like Blues and Skippers. Bees Draws bumblebees, honeybees, and solitary bees. Beneficial Insects Supports predatory insects that help in pest control. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations Space 8 - 12 in apart to maintain neat compact mounds. Landscape Placement Perfect for rock gardens, low borders, and container edges. Companion Plants Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Harmonizes with fragrance and bloom color. Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme) - Complements with low groundcover texture and fragrance. Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage) - Adds height and similar blue‑toned blooms. Coreopsis verticillata (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Provides fine foliage contrast and yellow flowers. Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed) - Offers groundcover color and texture alongside catmint.
