Catmint (Nepeta)

Catmint (Nepeta) is a genus of perennial ornamental herbs in the mint family . These easy-to-grow plants have slightly aromatic gray-green foliage with a delicate, lacy appearance. Their billowing foliage is topped with spikes of white, pink, or lavender-blue flowers. There are many different catmint cultivars and new ones are being introduced regularly.

Catmint is one of those plants that thrives on neglect. All it needs is a location in full sun with well-draining soil. New plants only require watering until they are established; after that, they are drought-tolerant. The plants look their best in cooler summer weather. Extreme heat and high humidity take their toll on the plant but it usually bounces back again