Nepeta, commonly called Catmint, is a herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae that forms clump-forming plants with deciduous foliage and flowers from June to September. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils such as chalk, loam or sand and tolerates a wide soil pH. Plant on a south- or west-facing site where it can cope with either exposed or sheltered conditions. Hardiness is H6 (very hardy), suitable for most UK gardens.

Nepeta (catmint) is a clump-forming, deciduous herbaceous perennial for full sun on well-drained chalk, loam or sand, flowering June to September.

Nepeta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. The genus name, from Latin nepeta (“catnip”), is reportedly in reference to Nepete, an ancient Etruscan city.

Nepeta

Catmint | Nepeta

Nepeta 'Romany Dusk' is a selected cultivar of Nepeta in the mint family (Lamiaceae) notable for its long flowering run and aromatic foliage. It bears the tubular flower spikes typical of the genus and flowers from June to September. Leaves are grey-green and often release a scent when rubbed, a trait shared across many Nepeta.

Nepeta 'Romany Dusk' produces aromatic, grey-green foliage and flowers from June to September.

Nepeta 'Romany Dusk'

Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' is a perennial catmint prized for its aromatic foliage and long summer flowering. It blooms from June to September, producing flower spikes above grey-green leaves. Plant it in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil where it will tolerate dry or moist conditions. Rated H5 (hardy), it will withstand most UK winter conditions.

Catmint 'Six Hills Giant' (Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant') flowers from June to September and is grown for its aromatic foliage in borders and herb gardens.

Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'

Catmint 'Six Hills Giant' | Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'

Nepeta 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron' is a perennial catmint with aromatic, herbaceous foliage and a long flowering season from June to September. It performs best in full sun or partial shade on well-drained, neutral to alkaline soils and in a sheltered spot. The plant suits borders, rock gardens and containers where its scent can be appreciated.

Catmint Nepeta 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron' is an aromatic perennial that flowers June to September and suits well-drained neutral to alkaline soils in sun.

Nepeta 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron'

Catmint | Nepeta 'Souvenir d'André Chaudron'

Nepeta Grandiflora is a perennial in the genus Nepeta, grown for its long-flowering display from June to September. As with many Nepeta, it carries aromatic foliage and clusters of tubular flowers. Plants produce successive flower spikes through the summer, rewarding light maintenance. It suits mixed borders and planted edges where a summer sequence of bloom is wanted.

Nepeta Grandiflora blooms in the UK from June to September and shows the aromatic foliage and tubular flowers typical of Nepeta.

Nepeta Grandiflora

Nepeta from Ethiopia is an herbaceous perennial in the mint family (Lamiaceae) that forms a clump of deciduous foliage and flowers from June to September. It prefers a sunny position on well-drained soils such as chalk, loam or sand and tolerates a wide soil pH. Suited to south- or west-facing sites, it will stand in both exposed and sheltered locations. Rated H6, it is very hardy in UK conditions.

Nepeta from Ethiopia is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial that flowers June to September and prefers full sun on well-drained chalk, loam or sand.

Nepeta from Ethiopia

Nepeta from Ethiopia | Sun-loving Perennial

Nepeta gigantea is a member of the genus Nepeta in the mint family and produces aromatic foliage with terminal spikes of tubular flowers. Flowering runs from June to September. Leaves are typically green to grey-green and carried opposite along the stems. The flowers may occur in shades typical of Nepeta species, including lavender and lilac tones.

Nepeta gigantea is a Nepeta (catmint) with aromatic foliage and summer flowers from June to September.

Nepeta gigantea

Nepeta govaniana is an herbaceous perennial in the mint family with a columnar, upright habit. It reaches about 0.5–1 metres tall with a narrow spread of 0.1–0.5 metres and is deciduous. The plant is drought resistant once established and takes two to five years to reach its mature height. Flowering runs from June to September.

Catmint (Nepeta govaniana) flowers from June to September and grows 0.5–1 metres, suited to full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils.

Nepeta govaniana

Catmint (Nepeta govaniana) | Upright Perennial

Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk' is a clump-forming, erect deciduous herbaceous perennial in the mint family Lamiaceae. It carries aromatic, slightly hairy grey‑green leaves and produces spikes of purple‑blue flowers. Plants reach about 0.75 m tall by 0.30 m wide at maturity. Flowering occurs from June to September.

Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk' is a clump-forming Nepeta with grey‑green aromatic leaves and purple‑blue spikes that flower June to September.

Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'

Nepeta racemosa 'Superba' is a herbaceous perennial in the mint family grown for its aromatic foliage and violet to lilac-blue summer flowers. It forms a compact mound to about 0.3 m high and 0.45 m across, making it suitable for the front of a border or as ground cover. Flowering runs from June to September and the blooms commonly attract domestic cats. The species is native to the Caucasus, Turkey and northern Iran and has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Dwarf Catnip Nepeta racemosa 'Superba' has fragrant foliage and violet to lilac-blue flowers from June to September.

Nepeta racemosa 'Superba'

Dwarf Catnip (Nepeta racemosa 'Superba') | Perennial

Nepeta × faassenii 'Blue Dwarf' ('Blauknirps') is a compact perennial catmint noted for aromatic foliage and a prolonged summer display from June to September. It performs best in full sun or partial shade on well-drained, neutral to alkaline soils and tolerates dry to medium moisture levels. Rated H5 (hardy), it withstands typical UK winter conditions. Use it where a low, flowering perennial is wanted in borders, rock gardens, ground cover or containers.

Blue Dwarf Catmint (Nepeta × faassenii 'Blue Dwarf' ('Blauknirps')) flowers June to September and suits sunny, well-drained borders, rock gardens and.

Nepeta × faassenii 'Blue Dwarf' ('Blauknirps')

Blue Dwarf Catmint | Nepeta × faassenii 'Blue Dwarf' ('Blauknirps')

Nepeta × faassenii 'Variegata' is a perennial Nepeta cultivar distinguished by its variegated leaves and aromatic, herbaceous foliage. It produces a long season of flowers from June to September. The plant favours full sun to partial shade on well‑drained, neutral to alkaline soils and suits both sheltered and exposed sites. Use it at the front of borders, in rock gardens or in containers where the variegation can be seen up close.

Variegated Catmint (Nepeta × faassenii 'Variegata') has aromatic, variegated foliage and flowers June to September, thriving in full sun or partial shade.