Catmint (Nepeta govaniana)

Catmint (Nepeta govaniana) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant is commonly known as catmint.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: catmint
Scientific name: Nepeta govaniana
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Catmint (Nepeta govaniana) – Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Catmint (Nepeta govaniana) – Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons