Catmint (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: catmint, catnep, catnip, cat in clover or cat’s heal-all.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: catmint, catnep, catnip, cat in clover, cat’s heal-all
Scientific name: Nepeta cataria
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Catmint (Nepeta cataria) – Cbaile19, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Catmint (Nepeta cataria) – Franz Xaver, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
