Learn how to grow catmint (Nepeta), a hardy, deer-resistant perennial that blooms for months. Get planting and care tips, variety info, and landscape ideas.

Nepeta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. The genus name, from Latin nepeta (“catnip”), is reportedly in reference to Nepete, an ancient Etruscan city. [2]

Sep 23, 2025 · Catmint (Nepeta) plants are perennial ornamental herbs from the mint family, known for attracting pollinators and deterring insects. These plants have gray-green foliage that gives off a mild …

May 11, 2022 · Nepeta has about 250 species scattered throughout Europe, Africa and Asia. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which is a bit of a heavyweight in gardening terms as it also contains …

Oct 30, 2024 · There are over 250 species of Nepeta to grow in the garden. Is there a difference between catnip and catmint? You can find out in this guide.

Small, two-lipped, white (with pale purple spotting) flowers (1/4" long) bloom in spike-like terminal clusters at the stem ends from late spring well into summer. 3-inch aromatic grey-green leaves have …

Catmint, also known as Nepeta, is a flowering plant that belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae. It is commonly found in Europe, Asia, and Africa and is known for its attractive blue-purple flowers and its …

Feb 7, 2025 · Learn how to grow nepeta (catmint) for a beautiful, low-maintenance flower garden that attracts pollinators and helps repel mosquitoes! Imagine a plant that’s as tough as it is beautiful, with …

A reliable long-lived perennial, catmint (Nepeta) is a member of the mint family. It produces aromatic gray-green foliage and upright flower spikes in shades of lavender-blue, pink or white.

Nepeta cataria is the true catnip that is loved by house cats. Although native to Europe and Asia, it has over time naturalized in many areas around the world, including much of southern Canada and the U.S.