Little Trudy® Catmint: Tiny but Mighty Nepeta for Containers and Edges

Catmint (Nepeta 'Psfike' PP#), marketed as Little Trudy®, is a breakthrough in compact catmint breeding. This diminutive perennial reaches just 8–10 inches tall and 12–16 inches wide, making it ideal for containers, bed edges, rock gardens, and small nooks. Despite its small stature, it delivers the same beloved silvery foliage and profuse lavender blooms from early to late summer. Hardy in Zones 4–9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.

Growing Conditions

Provide full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Once established, Little Trudy® is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance. Its fragrant foliage attracts bees and butterflies while resisting deer and rabbits.

Key Features at a Glance

• Height: 6–12 in.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Medium
• Maintenance: Low
• Characteristics: Attracts Bees & Butterflies, Fragrant Foliage, Showy Flowers
• Bloom Time: Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
• Flower Color: Purple
• Foliage Color: Silver/Grey
• Uses: Beds, Borders, Containers, Rock Gardens
• Type: Herbs/Perennials