Nepeta (Catmint)

Nepeta, commonly known as Catmint, is one of the easiest and most reliable perennials you can grow. It produces soft clouds of lavender blue flowers over mounds of silvery green foliage, creating a calm and natural look in the garden. The blooms appear in late spring and continue for months, especially if you trim the plant lightly after the first flush of flowers. Catmint thrives in full sun and well drained soil and handles heat and dry conditions without trouble. It works beautifully along paths, in borders, and around roses, where its gentle color and scent create a relaxed and welcoming feel. Loved by bees but ignored by deer, Nepeta is a dependable favorite for any garden style.