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 ...

Catmint (Nepeta) is a valuable perennial to have in your yard - not only because it produces the most beautiful shade of purple spikes, but it also offers perfumed leaves that are edible and attract ...

This spring, I decided to grow some catnip in our herb garden. We had acquired some terracotta drain pipes off of Craigslist and had been using them as bottomless pots to house some of our more ...

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If you’re not growing catmint (Nepeta), why not? You can count on summer-long flowers, mostly blues and lavenders. Deer and rabbits shun the aromatic gray-green foliage. The blossoms are sought out by ...

Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are the top three guests a healthy garden loves to serve — and of all perennials to have in the garden, Nepeta (also called catmint), is the easiest, most fulfilling ...

Catnip and catmint both belong to the genus Nepeta in the mint family. They both have square stems that are typical features of mint plants. And they each produce spikes of tiny, two-lipped flowers ...

Walker’s Low Catmint, Perennial Plant of the Year, is a good companion palnt for early- and late-blooming gardens, according to the nonprofit Perennial Plant Association. Walker’s Low is great for ...

Enjoy the blooms of this low-maintenance perennial year after year. Catmint plant (Nepeta spp.) is one of the prettiest low-maintenance perennials you can grow in your garden. It’s tough as nails and ...

Catmint plant (Nepeta spp.) is one of the prettiest low-maintenance perennials you can grow in your garden. It’s tough as nails and thrives in sand, clay, or rocky soils. It’s just about the perfect ...