Pollinator Starter Kit | Buddleia Bicolor & Nepeta 'Cat's Meow'

Pollinator Starter Kit | Buddleia Bicolor & Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow'
A curated 4-plant kit—1 Buddleia Bicolor shrub and 3 Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow' quart pots—pre-selected for overlapping bloom seasons, proven pollinator attraction, and effortless establishment from early summer through fall.

Plant Highlights

• Type: Flowering shrub + perennial ground cover / Pollinator garden kit
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Average; drought tolerant once established
• Temperature: Zones 3–9 / Cold, heat, and drought tolerant
• Growth: 3–4 ft tall and wide / Fast growth rate
• Pet Safe: Yes—both Buddleia and Nepeta are considered pet friendly
• Origin: Proven Winners® varieties | Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow': 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year

Why You'll Love It

• Buddleia Bicolor blooms all summer with lavender and gold flower spikes—a magnet for monarchs, swallowtails, and hummingbirds—with zero deadheading required
• Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow' produces dense sky-blue blooms from early summer through fall, creating an aromatic border that bees can’t resist and deer avoid
• Together these varieties bloom in overlapping waves, so your garden is never without color or pollinator activity—the guesswork of plant pairing is already done for you

Care Tips

• Plant in full sun with well-drained soil; water every 2–3 days for the first two weeks, then weekly until established—both varieties are low-maintenance once rooted in
• Cut Buddleia back by one-third in early spring to maximize new growth and bloom production; deadhead spent Nepeta spikes to trigger a second flush in late summer
• Space Nepeta 18–24 inches apart for full coverage by mid-season; position Buddleia at the back of the border as the anchor shrub

Shipping

• Ships within 1–3 business days
• Carefully packed to protect roots and foliage in transit
• Weather holds may apply during extreme heat (95°F+) or cold (34°F and below)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many plants are in this kit?
4 plants total—1 Buddleia Bicolor shrub and 3 Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow' quart pots.

Will these plants bloom the first year?
Yes. Both varieties are vigorous growers that bloom reliably in their first season when planted in full sun.

Are these plants deer resistant?
Yes—both Buddleia and Nepeta are known deer-resistant varieties. The aromatic foliage naturally deters browsing.

How long do they bloom?
Nepeta blooms from early summer through fall with deadheading. Buddleia blooms all summer without deadheading required.

What zones do these plants grow in?
Zones 3–9, making this kit suitable for most of the continental US.