Sweet Dreams Catmint

‘Sweet Dreams’ is a compact, upright catmint with aromatic green leaves and spikes of lavender-purple flowers flushed pale pink. It is a deciduous perennial that flowers from midsummer into autumn, bringing color and scent to a border while retaining a manageable clumping habit. ## Garden use Plant in partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Its upright flower stems suit mixed borders, informal gardens, and edging, while its aromatic foliage adds a sensory note outside the flowering season. The Royal Horticultural Society profile describes this exact selection and lists chalk, loam, and sand as suitable soil types. RHS hardiness ratings use the United Kingdom system and are not converted here to USDA zones. The [RHS ‘Sweet Dreams’ profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/166318/nepeta-subsessilis-sweet-dreams/details) provides cultivar-specific growing information. ## Maintenance Keep soil evenly moist during dry periods without leaving the crown waterlogged. Remove faded flower stems regularly to extend the display, and divide established clumps in spring or autumn if more plants are wanted. Watch for slugs and snails on young growth and powdery mildew during dry summers.