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
Whispurr Pink
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.
…and other assorted varieties