Catmint (Nepeta) is a long-blooming perennial… especially if you shear it back after the first bloom. Its lavender blue flowers blend well with the silvery foliage. A favorite of bees, it mixes well in an herb garden and at the front of a perennial border. A great perennial for beginners since it is so easy to grow. Deer and rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant.
Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Time: Summer
Varieties:
Junior Walker: A great filler for your garden. Height is “knee high” but with a good spread. 18″H x 30″W. Zone 4.
Little Trudy: Mini compact catmint. Up to 14″H x up to 14″W. Zone 4. More Info Here.
Prelude Purple (N. subsessilis): A new Japanese catmint with a deeper purple color, still wonderful for pollinators and a long bloom time. 3′ x 3′ Zone 4.
Whispurr Pink: Extra large flower clusters that attract pollinators to their soft pink color. Like all other catmint, has a long bloom time. 2′ x 2′. Zone 3.