Catmint

The "Plant It and Forget It" Perennial

Catmint (Nepeta) is the low-maintenance gardener's dream. It produces mounds of fragrant, gray-green foliage topped with spikes of lavender-blue flowers that bloom for months. When the wind blows, it looks like a sea of purple waves. It is tough, hardy, and completely ignored by deer.

Why You Need It:

• Long Blooming: Blooms from early summer all the way into fall.
• Deer & Rabbit Proof: The minty scent repels herbivores.
• Rose Companion: The classic partner for roses, hiding their "knobby knees."

Planting Tips:

Thrives in Full Sun and well-drained soil. If it starts to look floppy in mid-summer, shear it back by half, and it will flush out with fresh leaves and a second round of blooms.