Catmint
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Catmint
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Nepeta cataria
Nepeta cataria
Catnip
Asia and southern Europe; widely naturalized in North America.
1
–
2 feet
2
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3 feet
Full Sun
Low
Flowering




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About This Plant
Partial shade or sun. Nearly evergreen. There are many cultivars. Nepeta cataria is the classic catnip; Faasen’s catmint (Nepeta x fasseenii) is a Dutch hybrid that has bloomed all summer long, even in the Texas plains — making it a favorite for not only cats but butterflies as well.
Chemical attractants in the stems and leaves keep cats excited and (hopefully) too distracted to use the landscape as a potty.
Maintenance
None required. Can be cut back as needed in cold weather. May reseed into garden beds if watered.
Features
Plant Type:
Perennial
Size:
1-2' H, 2-3' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun
Soil Types:
Clay, Thin
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Purple
Bloom Time:
May, June, July
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
- Echinacea purpurea
- Tulbaghia violacea
- Achillea millefolium
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