{"product_id":"nepeta-catwalk-queen-premium-quart","title":"Nepeta 'Catwalk Queen'  - Premium Quart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNepeta 'Catwalk Queen' | PPAF CPBRAF | Catmint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProven Winners® | 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year | Zones 3-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #1565c0; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; text-align: center; background-color: #e3f2fd;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUDGET-FRIENDLY STARTER: Proven Winners® Premium Quart—Bundles 15%–30% Off for Even Bigger Savings!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0;\"\u003eThe smart entry point—same award-winning genetics, vigorous nursery-grown stock—establishes quickly and blooms the first season at a lower price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #4caf50; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; text-align: center; background-color: #e8f5e9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; 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drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—butterflies, bees, hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Features \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium 1 Gallon—Landscape Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our fully finished, field-grown specimen arrives with a mature root system and established crown. Establishes in 3-4 weeks, blooms the first season, and delivers a finished, professional look from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Quart — Budget-Friendly Starter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The smart entry point for gardeners who want the same award-winning Proven Winners® genetics at a lower price point. Perfect for mass plantings. 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Order today to get your Catwalk Queen in the ground at the optimal time for first-season blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; Shipping Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders are typically processed within 1-3 business days. Orders placed after 4:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday ship the following Monday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e We use premium shipping processes to ensure your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. We monitor weather conditions and may temporarily hold shipments during temperature extremes (below 34°F or above 95°F) to protect plant viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Expectations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant size and appearance vary by season. Blooms are often removed before shipping, as they don’t travel well. 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