Nepeta

Nepeta (Catmint) is a hardy flowering perennial prized for soft gray-green foliage and delicate lavender-blue blooms. This aromatic mint-family plant offers reliable color from late spring through summer, especially with deadheading to encourage repeat flowering.

Full sun and well-drained soil keep catmint thriving. Once established, it tolerates drought with ease, making it low-maintenance for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator spaces. Most varieties grow 1–3 feet tall and wide, forming neat spreading clumps without invasive runners.

A magnet for bees and butterflies, catmint resists deer and rabbit damage—perfect for mixed plantings and around roses. While related to catnip (Nepeta cataria), ornamental varieties are bred for their tidy habit and prolific flowers rather than feline appeal, though some cats still enjoy them.