{"product_id":"pollinator-starter-kit-buddleia-bicolor-nepeta-cats-meow","title":"Pollinator Starter Kit | Buddleia Bicolor \u0026 Nepeta 'Cat's Meow'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePollinator Starter Kit | Buddleia Bicolor \u0026amp; Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow'\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Flowering shrub + perennial ground cover \/ Pollinator garden kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Average; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Zones 3–9 \/ Cold, heat, and drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: 3–4 ft tall and wide \/ Fast growth rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet Safe: Yes—both Buddleia and Nepeta are considered pet friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Proven Winners® varieties | Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow': 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuddleia Bicolor blooms all summer with lavender and gold flower spikes—a magnet for monarchs, swallowtails, and hummingbirds—with zero deadheading required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNepeta '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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTogether 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace Nepeta 18–24 inches apart for full coverage by mid-season; position Buddleia at the back of the border as the anchor shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 1–3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packed to protect roots and foliage in transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather holds may apply during extreme heat (95°F+) or cold (34°F and below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many plants are in this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 plants total—1 Buddleia Bicolor shrub and 3 Nepeta 'Cat’s Meow' quart pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these plants bloom the first year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Both varieties are vigorous growers that bloom reliably in their first season when planted in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these plants deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—both Buddleia and Nepeta are known deer-resistant varieties. The aromatic foliage naturally deters browsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do they bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNepeta blooms from early summer through fall with deadheading. Buddleia blooms all summer without deadheading required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat zones do these plants grow in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 3–9, making this kit suitable for most of the continental US.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Factory Direct","offers":[{"title":"Starter Kit - 1 - Buddleia Bicolor \u0026 4 - Nepeta 'Cat's Meow' Quart Pots - Ships Again in Fall","offer_id":52696251662655,"sku":"POLKIT#1 - BCCM","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/0908\/0639\/files\/pol-kit_3.jpg?v=1775317586","url":"https:\/\/www.ardentgardeners.com\/products\/pollinator-starter-kit-buddleia-bicolor-nepeta-cats-meow","provider":"Ardent Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}